Georgia Redistricting Factsheet

What is Redistricting?

At least once per decade, U.S. census data is used to re-draw the boundaries of
electoral districts for local, state and federal government. Each state is responsible for
drawing district lines for its congressional delegation and for its state legislatures.
Individual counties, towns and cities may also re-draw the district boundaries for local
legislatures.

Why does Redistricting matter?

The way the lines are drawn puts voters together in groups. Some voters are kept
together in one district and others are separated into different districts. The way district
lines are drawn can keep a community together or split it apart, leaving it without a
representative who feels responsible for its concerns. The way district lines are drawn
can impact who wins an election. Ultimately, the way district lines are drawn can change
who controls the legislature, and which laws get passed.
Who will be doing the Redistricting?

What are the criteria for Redistricting?

Electoral districts must be composed of contiguous territory. In addition, the

redistricting plan must respect political boundaries to the extent possible.

When will Redistricting take place?

Redistricting is expected to begin in April 2011, after the latest federal census data is
given to the state government. The redistricting process must be completed before the
2012 primary elections.
How can you participate in the Redistricting process?

If you have any questions, comments or proposals for redistricting, you can contact your
state senator or assemblyman. You can also contact the members of the House and
Senate Committees in charge of redistricting. Here is their contact information:
 House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee
402 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-5087
Chairman Roger Lane Vice Chairman Bobby Franklin
402 Coverdell Legislative Office Building 401 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-5087 Tel: (404) 656-0152

Sharon Beasley-Teague Sean Jerguson

509 Coverdell Legislative Office Building 607 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-0220 Tel: (404) 656-0287
Sharon.beasley-teague@house.ga.gov sean@electsean.com

Barbara Massey Reece Richard Smith

512 Coverdell Legislative Office Building 613 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334.
Tel: (404) 656-7859 Tel: (404) 656-3904.
Barbara.reece@house.ga.gov Richard@smithforgeorgia.com

Bob Bryant Jan Jones

608 Coverdell Legislative Office Building 430 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-0298 Tel: (404) 656-5072
bob.bryant@house.ga.gov jan.jones@house.ga.gov

Bob Smith Willie Talton

411 Coverdell Legislative Office Building A 601 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
tlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-0126 Tel: (404) 656-0254
bob.smith@house.ga.gov

Matt Dollar Rahn Mayo

CA601 Coverdell Legislative Office Building 511 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-0254 Tel: (404) 656-6372.
matt.dollar@house.ga.gov rahn.mayo@house.ga.gov

Lynn Smith John Yates

228 State Capitol 217 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-7149 Tel: (404) 656-5126
lynn.smith@house.ga.gov john.yates@house.ga.gov

Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee

109 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 651-7738
Bill Cowsert Mitch Seabaugh
109 State Capitol 421-D State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 651-7738 Tel: (404) 656-6466
bill.cowsert@senate.ga.gov mail@mitchseabaugh.com

Robert Brown Ronnie Chance

121-B State Capitol 319-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-5035 Tel: (404) 463-1366
Robert.brown@senate.ga.gov Ronnie.chance@senate.ga.gov

Vincent Fort Ed Harbison

305-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building 432 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334 Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 656-5091 Tel: (404) 656-0074
Vincent.fort@senate.ga.gov ed.harbison@senate.ga.gov

Steve Henson Judson Hill

121-J State Capitol 325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building
In addition, you can contact the Georgia Reapportionment Services Office:

18 Capitol Square, Room 407

Atlanta GA 30334
Tel: 404-656-5063
Fax: 404-463-4103