The Fair Map filed in federal court today proves that it is possible to create congressional districts that respect both constitutional and democratic principles. More importantly, this map stands in stark contrast to the contorted map passed by the Democrats, which is so gerrymandered that it can have no goal but to maximize partisan advantage by disregarding the will of Illinois voters.The Democrats are trying to reverse the results of last fall's elections. Illinois voters elected five freshman Republicans.
The Fair Map specifically addresses the problems with the Democrats' map by providing a second district for the state’s growing Latino population, creating district lines that satisfy the tests for compactness, and protecting communities of interest by keeping them wholly within individual districts.
We look forward to an impartial hearing in court that exposes the fatal flaws in the Democrats' Illinois congressional redistricting scheme and recognizes the fact that creating fair, compact, and representative congressional districts is not only possible, but necessary.
Rep. Judy Biggert (IL-13) Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-6)
Rep. Robert Dold (IL-10) Rep. Bobby Schilling (IL-17)
Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) Rep. Aaron Schock (IL-18)
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (IL-11) Rep. John Shimkus (IL-19)
Rep. Don Manzullo (IL-16) Rep. Joe Walsh (IL-8)
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