NJ Redistricting Will Impact Future Elections In West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Every decade, the process of “redistricting” tweaks Congressional lines throughout New Jersey. And this year, the state’s new map is shaking things up for several towns and cities – including West Orange.

Last week, the New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission released its new map of districts, which can be seen here. Street-level maps of the new districts aren’t available yet on the commission’s website. See related: NJ Democrats Win Tug Of War Over Redistricting Map

Read more about the process and purpose of redistricting here. See demographics of each district broken down by race here.

According to the map released by the commission – which still needs to be certified – West Orange will be moving entirely to the 10th District, which is represented by Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democratic Party member.

The town has been split between the 10th District and the 11th District, which is represented by Rep. Mikie Sherrill, also a Democrat.

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