Lawmakers want to put redistricting reform on the ballot, hoping to succeed where a popular initiative failed.

 

State Rep. Ryan Spain has introduced a proposed Constitutional amendment that would take lawmakers out of the political map-drawing business. Should it pass into law, the lawmakers that previously drew the legislative boundaries for not only the Illinois General Assembly but the U.S. Congressional districts would be replaced by a 16-member group of independent Illinoisans.

 

Spain echoed former President Barack Obama’s thoughts about whom should do the choosing come election day.

 

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