§ 841. Filing of maps.
§ 841. Filing of maps. Maps of the several representative and senatorial districts shall be prepared by the Department of Elections. The maps shall be certified as to correctness by the President of the State Board of Elections and the State Election Commissioner and recorded in the offices of the recorder of deeds for the […]
§ 842. Evidence.
§ 842. Evidence. When the maps referred to in this chapter are so recorded in the respective recorder of deeds’ offices, they shall be prima facie evidence in all judicial proceedings as to the correctness of the boundaries shown thereon. 29 Del. C. 1953, § 662; 56 Del. Laws, c. 243; 63 Del. Laws, c. […]
§ 843. Copies of maps.
§ 843. Copies of maps. The State Election Commissioner and the separate departments of elections shall cause such additional copies of the maps to be prepared and distributed as they deem necessary to properly advise the public. 29 Del. C. 1953, § 663; 56 Del. Laws, c. 243; 63 Del. Laws, c. 183, § 1; […]
§ 844. Designation of roadways.
§ 844. Designation of roadways. The term “avenue,” “boulevard,” “drive,” “highway,” “lane,” “parkway,” “place,” “road,” “route,” “street,” “turnpike” or any abbreviations thereof shall be used interchangeably so as to make the descriptions used in this chapter conform to maps currently in existence. 29 Del. C. 1953, § 664; 56 Del. Laws, c. 259, § 2; […]
§ 845. House district descriptions.
§ 845. House district descriptions. In the descriptions of the various House of Representatives districts, all references to a road, highway, street, drive, place, parkway, lane, avenue, boulevard, route, turnpike, river, stream, branch, gut, boundary line or other physical feature shall refer to the center line thereof unless otherwise specified. 68 Del. Laws, c. 188, […]
§ 846. Senate district descriptions.
§ 846. Senate district descriptions. In the descriptions of the various Senate districts, all references to a road, highway, street, drive, place, parkway, lane, avenue, boulevard, route, turnpike, river, stream, branch, gut, boundary line or other physical feature shall refer to the center line thereof unless otherwise specified. 78 Del. Laws, c. 105, § 6;
§ 801. Composition of the House of Representatives.
§ 801. Composition of the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives shall be composed of 41 members who shall be chosen to hold office for 2 years. The State shall be divided into 41 representative districts, from each of which shall be chosen, by the qualified electors thereof, 1 Representative. 29 Del. C. 1953, […]
§ 802. Composition of the Senate; staggered terms.
§ 802. Composition of the Senate; staggered terms. The Senate shall be composed of 21 members who shall be chosen to hold office for 4 years. The State shall be divided into 21 senatorial districts, from each of which shall be chosen by the qualified electors thereof, 1 Senator. The terms of office of the […]
§ 803. Numbering of districts.
§ 803. Numbering of districts. Each representative district and each senatorial district shall be designated by number. 29 Del. C. 1953, § 605; 54 Del. Laws, c. 360; 56 Del. Laws, c. 243; 58 Del. Laws, c. 280, §§ 14-17; 63 Del. Laws, c. 183, § 1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 188, § 1; 73 […]
§ 804. Determining district boundaries; criteria.
§ 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 […]