Utah Judge Orders Redrawing of Congressional Maps Amid Gerrymandering Lawsuit Findings
A judge ordered the Utah legislature to redraw its congressional maps by next year's midterm elections after finding the state's legislative redistricting process was unlawful and favored Republican interests through gerrymandering. The ruling aims to ensure competitive elections in the state's districts.
A judge ordered the Utah legislature to redraw its congressional maps by next year's midterm elections after striking down Republican-drawn maps that were deemed to have unlawfully gerrymandered the districts in favor of the GOP. The ruling found that the state legislature had intentionally manipulated electoral boundaries to disadvantage Democratic candidates and increase Republican chances of winning. The new maps are expected to be drawn in time for the 2024 elections, which will feature a number of competitive congressional seats across Utah. This decision is seen as a significant victory for Democrats and voting rights advocates.
