Good gerrymandering can’t cure bad gerrymandering
Summary
Virginia voters are set to decide on a proposed change that would let the state legislature draw its own voting districts for the House. This change could increase political competition and may reduce the influence of voters.Key Facts
- The proposal is an amendment to the state constitution of Virginia.
- It would give the Virginia legislature the power to create House voting districts.
- Currently, the process of drawing districts may differ or involve independent commissions.
- Allowing the legislature to draw districts could lead to a partisan "arms race," where political parties compete aggressively to control district lines.
- Such competition might weaken how much voters’ choices matter in elections.
- The decision to approve or reject this change will be made by Virginia voters.
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