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Senators pitch independent redistricting commission; professor urges commission to use traditional criteria
Summary
Senator Brian King presented SJR 2 to create a nine‑member independent commission to draw legislative and congressional districts using nonpartisan factors; law professor Josh Silverstein testified in favor, citing gerrymandering's effects on competitiveness and gridlock.
State Senator Brian King (District 28) presented Senate Joint Resolution 2 to establish a nine‑member independent districting commission to redraw state House, state Senate and U.S. House districts. King said the commission would be appointed by the board of apportionment and required to follow a limited list of nonpolitical factors such as population equality, contiguity,…
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