Author: Elizabeth Rasmussen

The ruling by Judge Dianna Gibson will decide if the boundaries of Utah’s four congressional districts need to be redrawn.

Any day, a judge is expected to rule in Utah’s redistricting lawsuit. But Better Boundaries worries a national focus on partisan gerrymandering could jeopardize Utah independent redistricting commission efforts.

“If one side cheats, the other feels forced to cheat just to keep up,” Executive Director Elizabeth Rasmussen writes. “Fairness can follow once the imbalance is corrected. But that approach comes at a cost. To protect democracy, we must fight for a fair process.”

ANY DAY: The Utah Supreme Court is expected to hand down a ruling in League of Women Voters of Utah vs. Utah State Legislature. Better Boundaries Executive Director Elizabeth Rasmussen provides an update, including what may happen if Texas and California proceed with early redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.

As a legal battle over Utah’s political maps continues in court, representatives from the Better Boundaries organization visited Southern Utah to rally support for redistricting and to address mounting concerns about the state’s ability to change voter-approved ballot initiatives.

Mike chats with Executive Director Elizabeth Rasmussen. We work to impact our election system, elevate the voice of Utah voters, and ensure that lawmakers represent the interests of the people above all.