In determining the boundaries of the several representative and senatorial districts within the State, the General Assembly shall use the following criteria. Each district shall, insofar as is possible:

(1) Be formed of contiguous territory;

(2) Be nearly equal in population;

(3) Be bounded by major roads, streams or other natural boundaries; and

(4) Not be created so as to unduly favor any person or political party.

29 Del. C. 1953, § ?606; 54 Del. Laws, c. 360; 56 Del. Laws, c. 243; 63 Del. Laws, c. 183, § ?1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 188, § ?1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 243, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 29 Sec. 804

  • State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302