Twin Falls County v. Idaho Commission on Redistricting

EISMANN, Justice.

This is a petition challenging the constitutionality of Plan L 87, a legislative redistricting plan adopted by the commission for reapportionment. We hold that the plan is invalid because it violates Article III, section 5, of the Idaho Constitution by dividing more counties than necessary to comply with the Constitution of the United States. The commission for reapportionment is directed to reconvene to adopt a revised plan.

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Factual Background

On November 8, 1994, the electors of the State of Idaho ratified an amendment to Article III, section 2, of the Constitution of the…