Take Our Poll On Lehigh Valley's Split Political Map

Now that Pennsylvania's political map has been redrawn -- the result of data gathered in the U.S. Census count -- many residents throughout the Lehigh Valley will see changes in who will represent them in Harrisburg.

The  changes South Whitehall's representation in the state House but leaves the state Senate seat as is, as part of the 16th District, a seat now held by Republican Pat Browne. Browne, however, will no longer represent parts of Northampton and Monroe counties.

South Whitehall will be split among three state representatives, instead of the current two, who also will represent constitutents from other municipalities. Changes are more extensive elsewhere, including in .

Browne, , wrote that, from a senatorial perspective, the statewide redistricting will benefit residents.

What do you think? Take our poll.

For a look at the new boundaries in the state, go to the 2011 Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s website at www.redistricting.state.pa.us.