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Editorial: Why L.A. needs independent redistricting

L.A. Times Editorial Board

November 06, 2022 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

To prevent politicians from drawing districts to further their best interests, some areas in the state have independent and bipartisan citizen commissions that draw the boundaries for congressional, legislative and local government seats, as well as school districts. Areas with independent redistricting see districts that are more representative of the communities they serve, as well as higher levels of public participation and less gerrymandering.

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