As Illinois Lawmakers Start Redistricting After 2020 Census, BGA Pushes for Fair Maps
The once-a-decade process of redistricting Illinois is taking place now, after the census.
In Illinois, politicians decide Congressional and state districts, and it's typically extremely partisan.
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The watchdog group "Better Government Association" has been campaigning for years for fair maps.
Now that public hearings are underway statewide, there is a lot at stake besides the fact that state lawmakers have a June 30 deadline to finalize the remap or possibly face a bipartisan committee that would take over and make the decision, Greising said.
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In Illinois, politicians decide Congressional and state districts, and it's typically extremely partisan.
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The watchdog group "Better Government Association" has been campaigning for years for fair maps.
Now that public hearings are underway statewide, there is a lot at stake besides the fact that state lawmakers have a June 30 deadline to finalize the remap or possibly face a bipartisan committee that would take over and make the decision, Greising said.
Click Here to read more.