Redistricting Reform: Ending Electoral Map Manipulation
This act aims to ensure that electoral district boundaries are drawn fairly and transparently, without favoring any political party. This means your vote will have more weight, and elections will better reflect the will of the citizens. It introduces new rules to prevent manipulation and increase public participation in the map-drawing process.
Key points
Prohibits mid-decade redistricting, ensuring stability and predictability in elections.
Establishes clear criteria for drawing districts, including equal population, minority rights, and respect for communities of interest.
Strictly prohibits favoring or disfavoring political parties in redistricting, with swift judicial intervention for violations.
Mandates full transparency in the redistricting process, including public input, data access, and tools for citizens to analyze maps.
Allows federal courts to intervene if a state fails to enact a compliant redistricting plan on time, ensuring electoral continuity.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5335
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-12-21