Heads up! You may be voting in a new Council District
New City Council District maps go into effect in January, and your ballot on October 11th will reflect our new districts. For most people, your district will be the same as last election. But in Mid-City, Broadmoor, and Tremé, some people’s district has changed.
Why did the districts change?
By law, the City Council has to re-evaluate their districts every ten years, when the US Census is updated. The last redistricting process was completed in March of 2022, and the new maps will go into effect in January 2026. The next re-districting process will be in 2032.
The goal of redistricting is to ensure:
Equal population: Districts must be balanced by population.
Contiguity: Districts must be geographically connected.
Neighborhood integrity: The process must respect the integrity of neighborhoods and communities where possible.
Identifiable boundaries: District lines should follow natural or artificial barriers like rivers and streets.
Compactness: Districts should be geographically compact.
Non-discrimination: Boundaries cannot be drawn to favor or discriminate against a political party.
Who’s impacted by the change?
Some residents of Broadmoor, Faubourg St. John, and Tremé will be voting in a new district. See the maps below. Areas outlined in red have a changed district.
What do I do now?
Whether you’re voting in the same district as last election, or if you will vote in a new district, it’s important to inform your vote! Get to know the candidates on your ballot on our online voter guide.
