Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 804

Determining district boundaries; criteria

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;

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. (1) Be formed of contiguous territory;
  2. (2) Be nearly equal in population;
  3. (3) Be bounded by major roads, streams or other natural boundaries; and
  4. (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

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