A Utah judge on Nov. 10 rejected Republican congressional redistricting maps for the state and adopted a more Democratic-favorable alternate proposal.
Judge Dianna Gibson ruled that the map presented by state lawmakers “unduly favors Republicans and disfavors Democrats.” Currently, all four of Utah’s House of Representatives seats are held by Republicans.
Gibson previously ordered in an Aug. 25 ruling that the state Legislature must draw a new map that would comply with standards established by voters to ensure that districts aren’t drawn to favor a party.
The judge warned that if lawmakers failed, she would consider the maps submitted by the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, including the League of Women Voters of Utah, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, and others. …
Judge Rules Utah’s GOP-Backed Congressional Maps Unconstitutional
