The panel charged with redrawing political boundaries released a set of preliminary maps Friday that could have sweeping implications on future elections in San Diego County and across the state.
How California’s 40 senate, 80 assembly and 53 congressional districts are shaped could determine their partisan breakdown, who gets elected and what issues and positions are advocated for residents.
For local lawmakers, it appears that no incumbents would have to challenge another in the same district. But many would have to run for re-election in new areas and appeal to different voters in more competitive districts.
Commissioners said they already have heard from 1,500 state residents and next will turn their attention to responding to concerns in specific communities.
A second draft will be released July 7, and the final maps are due Aug. 15, when they must be presented to the secretary of state's office for certification.
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