The California State Auditor has reported an uptick in applications by eligible individuals interested in serving on the next 14-member Citizens Redistricting Commission.

To date, more than 13,735 applications have been submitted.

The commission is tasked with redrawing Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly and State Board of Equalization districts.

“We’ve been closely monitoring applications since the initial application period opened on June 10th, and we have seen a steady stream of applications submitted,” said California State Auditor Elaine M. Howle. “But over the last several days we received an uptick in applications, including a one-day period in which we received more than 1,000 applications.This leads me to believe many more Californians who are learning more about redistricting and are developing an interest in the opportunity may now want to take advantage of the chance to draw California’s Congressional and State Legislative district lines. That is why I am extending the application period which will now close on Monday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m.”

Applicants must submit an application online at http://shapecaliforniasfuture.auditor.ca.gov . The application takes just minutes to complete.

“My office has been analyzing the number and flow of applications since we began accepting applications. It is clear to me that for the last week, we have seen a significant increase and with every passing day, we are getting a broader application pool that is more and more representative of California’s diversity. I’m thrilled that so many civically-involved Californians are interested in being part of shaping California’s future and want to keep the process open until August 19th at 5:00 p.m. to make sure that everyone who is interested has the opportunity to apply,” said Howle.

For more information about application data, eligibility requirements, or to apply to be a member of the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission, please visit http://shapecaliforniasfuture.auditor.ca.gov or call 833-421-7550. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @ShapeCAFuture.