decennial
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Typically, states create new congressional maps every 10 years, in line with the national decennial census.
From Slate ● May 14, 2026
So far, India has redrawn parliamentary seats three times based on the decennial census in 1951, 1961 and 1971.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
The decennial has brought a wave of collective nostalgia for matte makeup, skinny jeans and Rihanna songs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Some states have taken serious steps to do that by enacting laws that require commissions to redraw the lines after the decennial census, or by using computer models.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2025
It is beyond doubt that the percentage of increase which will be shown at the next decennial Census will be a statistical fact to excite men’s wonder.
From Pictures of Canadian Life A Record of Actual Experiences by J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie
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