Independent Lines is a multi-partisan initiative that will work to reduce the impact of partisan politics on redistricting by studying independent solutions, educating the public about redistricting, and advocating for redistricting reform and the establishment of independent redistricting commissions. They will support and supplement existing state efforts and establish and build efforts where they do not already exist.
That’s why they are building a grassroots movement to end partisan map-drawing and put power back in the hands of the voters to support groundbreaking ballot initiatives in key states:
Illinois
The Independent Map Amendment will create a system where the voters choose their representatives instead of the representatives choosing their voters.
By adopting the Independent Map Amendment, the redistricting process in Illinois will:
- Produce Illinois House and Senate districts drawn without regard to incumbency or partisanship.
- Attract more candidates for the General Assembly and more competition for legislative seats, resulting in more choices for voters.
- Protect the voting rights of racial and ethnic minorities and prohibit drawing maps that dilute or diminish the ability of racial or language minority communities to elect the candidates of their choice.
- Respect communities with shared interests and avoid breaking through political and geographic boundaries.
- Allow the public to view and participate in redistricting. Illinoisans deserve legislative elections where issues are debated, candidates listen to their constituents and voters have choices.
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Michigan
The Redistricting Competition in MI is over. We now plan to bring you news and information to all related Michigan redistricting topics.
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Ohio
On November 3, 2015, Ohio voters made history by passing Issue 1, a ballot measure that will make it harder for politicians to manipulate state legislative districts for partisan gain. The Ohio General Assembly passed HJR 12 in 2014 with overwhelming bipartisan support, and it then became Issue 1, a measure on the November 2015 statewide ballot. Issue 1 passed by a wide margin, with 71% of voters' approval.
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