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§ 804. Determining district boundaries; criteria.

In determining the boundaries of the several representative and senatorial districts within the State, the General Assembly shall use the following criteria. Each district shall, insofar as is possible:

(1) Be formed of contiguous territory;

(2) Be nearly equal in population;

(3) Be bounded by major roads, streams or other natural boundaries; and

(4) Not be created so as to unduly favor any person or political party.

29 Del. C. 1953, § 606;  54 Del. Laws, c. 360;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, § 1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, § 1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, § 1;