What is the timeline for Colorado redistricting process under amendments Y&Z

Below is a high-level timeline of Colorado’s first redistricting process under amendments Y&Z. The process will repeat every 10 years using new census data.

2018

General Election: On November 6, 2018, 71% of Colorado voters passed amendments Y&Z that created a redistricting process where voters – not politicians – draw the lines.

2020

Commissioner Recruitment Ensuring there is a fair, diverse, and representative pool of applicants with clear expectations and understanding of responsibilities.

Census: Working with coalition partners to ensure a representative count, particularly in “hard-to-count” populations.

2021

Independent Redistricting Commission Meets and Public Engagement Begins: Empowering commission members with the tools and expertise to draw fair and transparent districts and helping citizens provide effective, localized testimony and maps to the commission.

2022

Primary and General Elections: First elections with fair, impartial, and representative maps.