Illinois GOP leaders seek change in remap procedures - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register

The GOP resolutions are part of an effort by the Illinois Fair Map Coalition to get the issue on the ballot, one way or the other.

To make it onto the ballot through the legislature, however, the effort would have to receive three-fifths approval from both legislative chambers, and both chambers of the General Assembly are controlled by Democrats

The amendment also could be put on the November ballot by citizen petition, which would require 280,000 signatures. The coalition is trying to gather 500,000 signatures supporting the amendment by May 2.

Jan Czarnik of the League of Women Voters said many voters are “appalled” by the current redistricting system.

But Democrats say there are other options.

 

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