What does RDO mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The RDO helps local governments and legislatures around the country develop effective redistricting plans. We provide quality data, sophisticated software, and hands-on guidance to ensure fair representation for everyone in an electoral district.

The RDO uses demographic and census data, along with our proprietary software, to create a set of boundaries that fairly represent each group's individual interests. Through statistical analysis and collaborative deliberations with our clients, we can adjust or refine these district lines to ensure fairness for all parties involved.

The RDO team has decades of experience in redistricting and data management. Our staff comes from various sectors of government, politics, law, technology, education, and research — giving us a comprehensive knowledge of issues surrounding redistricting efforts.

We obtain most of our data through governmental sources such as the United States Census Bureau or state Departments of Planning & Development. In addition to publicly available datasets, we also conduct our own primary research on population dynamics within districts to ensure accuracy in our redistricting recommendations.

In addition to providing technical assistance for creating new redistricting plans, we also offer legal support by providing interpretations of relevant constitutional guidelines and election laws related to that plan creation process. We can also help with pre-clearance submissions for Voting Rights Act compliance.

Yes — we actively encourage clients to run tests before submitting their final plan for review by policy makers or judicial entities. For certain difficult cases where multiple scenarios must be considered simultaneously or when complete public consensus is sought before proceeding with a plan’s implementation, these test plans are essential.

Each project has its own unique timeline depending on factors such as district size and complexity as well as state/local timelines established ahead of time.