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A growing body of research shows that Independent Redistricting Commissions (IRCs) can prevent gerrymandering and provide better representation. But not all commissions are equally effective in limiting partisan interests.
Without prioritized mapping criteria, even an independent redistricting commission can run into trouble drawing maps that represent communities well and avoid extensive litigation. That’s why we’re testing proposed criteria in a summer mapping contest.
Fair Districts PA volunteers have prepared a third report on legislative activity in Harrisburg, covering the first 12 months of the current two-year session.