Sen. Art Haywood Hosts Electoral Redistricting Workshop Wednesday And Oct. 4

ABINGTON, PA — The office of state Sen. Art Haywood is inviting members of the public to attend an online education workshop for those interested in learning about legislative redistricting.

Haywood's office will host the virtual program Wednesday from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and again on Oct. 4 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The workshop will give interested participants a chance to learn about the process to redraw electoral maps in Pennsylvania, which is slated for completion by year's end.

The program is being done as a partnership with the senator's office, Draw the Lines, and Fair Districts PA. The workshops will take place on the virtual Zoom platform.

Registration is required to participate and those interested in attending can learn more by contacting Haywood's office as 215-242-8171 or visiting the senator's website.

The redistricting process occurs every 10 years following the United States Census. It involves redrawing district lines for the U.S. House of Representatives and state legislative chambers.

More can be learned here.