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As Utah lawmakers unveil proposed maps, critics say new bill undermines Proposition 4
Utah lawmakers unveiled five proposed maps that could be used to redraw the state’s congressional district boundaries for next year’s midterm elections, kicking off a two-week process for lawmakers and the public to weigh in before a final version is adopted Oct. 6.
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Guide to Evaluating Maps
Now that the Legislature has released their proposed maps, we’ve created a quick guide to help you evaluate each map under consideration. It explains the rules for how maps must be drawn in Utah and includes a checklist you can use to see whether the maps follow the law. Use this tool as you review…
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A redistricting arms race is unfolding. A looming court ruling may push Utah into the spotlight
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.
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Opinion: To protect democracy, we must fight for fairness
“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.”
