Redistricting

Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of election districts to ensure that the people of each district are equally represented. This process begins once the federal census is completed every ten years. Using data from the 2020 Census, new boundaries are determined that reflect population changes over the past decade and ensure that each district has approximately the same number of people.

The Minnesota State Legislature is responsible for redistricting Minnesota's congressional districts, Minnesota Senate and House districts, and Metropolitan Council districts. Local governments, such as county commissioners, school boards, and city council wards, are responsible for redistricting the remaining election districts.

The City Council adopted the Redistricting plan on March 22, 2022. New ward and precinct boundaries will be in effect for the state primary election in August 2022.

View the Adopted 2022 Redistricted Map (PDF)

Based on data from the 2020 census, Ramsey's population grew from 23,668 to 27,646 residents, a 17 percent increase since the 2010 census. Redistricting will help further balance the population in Ramsey's wards, which should be as equal as practicable. 

Wards are portions of a city represented by a specific elected official on the City Council. As outlined in the City Charter, the Ramsey Council includes seven elected officials, one from each of the City's four wards, two serving at-large, and the Mayor, also elected at-large.

Community members can find more information on redistricting at the Secretary of State's Office and the Minnesota Legislature.