Nevada lawmakers will meet on Friday to begin redrawing congressional and state legislative districts based on population shifts and growth.
On Thursday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the special session.
Decisions from Nevada's Democratic-controlled Legislature, particularly over the lines defining two battleground congressional districts, will be closely observed as both parties vie for control of Congress.
Legislative leaders have released a baseline proposal that would peel off parts of the state’s bluest district and add Democratic voters to two southern Nevada battlegrounds to give both more comfortable Democratic majorities.
The formal proclamation to convene a special session of the Nevada State Legislature will be issued by the Governor’s Office on Friday when State offices are re-opened after the Veterans Day holiday.
“Today, I am focused on honoring and paying tribute to Nevada’s Veterans for all they have done for our State and for our country. Beginning on Friday, I look forward to working with members of the Nevada Legislature on this important topic,” said Gov. Sisolak. “I look forward to an efficient and productive session to fulfill the constitutional obligation ensuring representation is reflective of our population according to the latest Census figures.”
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Matters to be specifically considered by the Legislature include:
* Redistricting and reapportionment of legislative districts for Nevada State Senators and Assembly Members
* Redistricting and reapportionment of districts for the Board of Regents
* Redistricting of districts for Representatives in Congress
* A temporary adjustment to the candidate filing period for judicial candidates to coincide with the candidate filing period of non-judicial candidates, in order to accommodate elections officials’ preparation for the 2022 election.
(Office of Governor Sisolak, The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
