with the political party with the second largest percentage of the registered voters in the State who are affiliated with a political party (as so determined). (C) An independent category, consisting of 12 individuals who are not affiliated with either of the political parties described in subparagraph (A) or subparagraph (B). (2) Factors taken into account in developing pool In selecting individuals for the selection pool under this subsection, the nonpartisan agency shall— (A) to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the pool reflects the representative demographic groups (including races, ethnicities, and genders) and geographic regions of the State