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Should Congress Require Independent Commissions to End Partisan Gerrymandering?

The bill would require independent redistricting commissions and ban most mid-decade map changes. Supporters cite fairness; opponents cite states rights. Where do you land?

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The case for

Independent commissions could reduce partisan gerrymandering and produce fairer congressional maps.

Source: Brennan Center

The case against

Federal mandates would override states traditional authority to draw their own districts.

Source: Heritage Foundation

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This campaign is about this bill

S. 2885: Redistricting Reform Act of 2025

What it does

The Redistricting Reform Act of 2025 would establish requirements for how congressional district boundaries are drawn, including provisions related to the use of independent or bipartisan commissions rather than state legislatures conducting the process alone.

Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA)Cosponsors: 3

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 18, 2025)

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