Redistricting FAQ
Every ten years, the boundaries of the state districts are redrawn by the state legislature based on figures from the Census. Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Georgia’s redistricting and how it might impact voters in DeKalb County.
How do I know if I have been impacted by the recent redistricting efforts?
All DeKalb voters will be mailed new voter registration cards regardless if they have been impacted by recent redistricting efforts. New voter registration cards will be mailed prior to the May 24, 2022 primary election.
Why is DeKalb County redistricting? Is it the only county undergoing redistricting?
DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections doesn’t have any influence on redistricting as it’s guided by the state legislature based on recent Census data. Many voters in counties across Georgia will be impacted by redistricting.
What prompts redistricting? Who decides how areas are redistricted?
The US Census prompts redistricting to ensure that each elected official is serving approximately the same number of people. The state legislature works to draw new lines to rebalance the districts based on population shifts.
Who is impacted by redistricting in DeKalb County? What are some of the key changes related to the redistricting efforts in DeKalb?
The new maps represent significant changes in DeKalb County, with about 75% of voters impacted:
- The 6th Congressional District has been removed from DeKalb County. All DeKalb voters are now in either the 4th or 5th Districts.
- There have been extensive changes to the Georgia House districts. There are now seventeen districts in DeKalb County. The 79th District has been removed and the 52nd and 95th Districts have been added. The other districts have been redrawn substantially.
- In some cases, the county commissioner district lines have been redrawn around municipal boundaries. The City of Chamblee is now entirely in District 1 and the City of Brookhaven is now entirely in District 2.
How will DeKalb voters be notified of impacts related to redistricting?
All DeKalb voters will be mailed new voter registration cards regardless if they have been impacted by recent redistricting efforts. New voter registration cards will be mailed prior to the May 24, 2022 primary election.
If I misplaced or never received a new voter registration card, how can I receive another one?
Replacement voter registration cards can be printed by logging into https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do . Alternatively, voters can visit the DeKalb VRE office to print a new card at the voter kiosk located in the main lobby. For further assistance, please call DeKalb County VRE at 404-298-4020.
If I still have questions about redistricting, who can I call for additional information?
DeKalb County VRE can be contacted for specific questions about new districts for impacted voters. Other inquiries can be directed to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office.
If I would like to check my voter registration status and understand which districts and races I can vote for, where can I visit?
To check your voter registration status, make updates to your voter registration, or learn about what races you can vote in, please visit the My Voter Page with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office: https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do.
For more information, please visit www.dekalbvotes.com or call (404)298-4020.
1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030
