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Republicans cite Princeton and Common Cause reports to criticize Illinois redistricting
Summary
Speakers referenced negative assessments from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and a 2023 Common Cause Illinois report to support claims of opaque and unfair redistricting practices in the state.
In the recording, State Representative Dan Yugasti said independent organizations had graded Illinois' maps poorly. He referenced the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and a 2023 Common Cause Illinois report that, according to the speakers, gave the state failing marks for maps and the redistricting process.
The presenters used those reports to argue for more transparency and for alternatives such as the proposed HJR CA 5 commission. The video did not quote report excerpts or show report pages on-screen; journalists should consult the original Princeton analysis and the 2023 Common Cause Illinois report before relying on the presenters' characterizations.
