Geometric Districting Amendment

This amendment creates clear, objective rules for the shape of congressional districts. Each district must be contiguous, contain equal population, have no holes, use no more than five sides, and keep its longest boundary no more than twice the length of its shortest boundary. Natural borders like state lines and major bodies of water count as single sides. These standards are mathematical and enforceable, leaving little room for manipulation.

The goal is accountability. When districts are drawn into stretched, irregular shapes, elected officials can effectively choose their voters instead of voters choosing them. By requiring compact, balanced shapes, this amendment makes elections more competitive and strengthens the connection between representatives and the communities they serve.

This proposal is nonpartisan by design. It does not favor any political party, ideology, or demographic group. It replaces subjective map-drawing decisions with neutral geometric limits that apply equally everywhere in the country. The rules focus only on shape and population equality, helping ensure that representation is determined by voters—not by strategic line drawing.