SB587 Creating criteria for redistricting of congressional districts, state senate districts, state house of representatives districts, and executive councilor districts.
Creating criteria for redistricting of congressional districts, state senate districts, state house of representatives districts, and executive councilor districts.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Fair redistricting criteria would ensure more representative government and prevent partisan gerrymandering.
Your Freedom
Protects voters' right to fair representation by establishing objective redistricting standards.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Sponsor
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D)
The Short Version
Would have established clear criteria for redistricting all NH legislative and congressional districts. Killed by voice vote, blocking transparency standards designed to limit gerrymandering.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH voters
- ▲ Communities of interest that could be split by gerrymandering
- ▲ Democracy advocacy organizations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Legislators who benefit from partisan gerrymandering
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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