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(Georgia) Democrats call for redistricting reform
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Three Democratic lawmakers are pushing to create an independent commission to redraw political lines in the future.
Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta), Rep. Pat Gardner (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D – Decatur) said the legislation would be a fairer way to redraw current legislative and congressional district lines in coming years.
“It is time to give the citizens the ability to choose their representatives instead of the representatives choosing their voters,” said Gardner, who is sponsoring both resolutions.
Read more: http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/democrats-call-for-redistricting-reform/npyX8/
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