A key progressive base was removed from District 6 during the 2022 redistricting process. This change has resulted in a smaller and harder-to-reach electorate for potential competitors.

The altered district map is a factor in the lack of serious challenges to Matt Dorsey. Further details about the impact of redistricting on the district are available.

The District 6 map is cited as a starting point to understand why Matt Dorsey faces no serious opposition.