Illinois Insider’s Mark Hespen recently interviewed Illinois Republican Senators Steve McClure and Jason Plummer. During this interview, McClure and Plummer shared their views on redistricting.

Senator McClure explained different issues in redistricting and redrawing maps. According to McClure, issues stem heavily from Governor JB Pritzker. McClure mentioned that Pritzker refuses to sign off on any new maps that were drawn by any politicians.

McClure added that this refusal contradicts some of Governor Pritzker’s campaign promises.

When it came time for Senator Plummer to voice his thoughts, Plummer said that when they drew maps the last time, the Democrats began acting as they had never before. Plummer also stated that the maps are going to cause impacts on judicial circuits, state representatives and senators, as well as congressional candidates.

Meanwhile, the Illinois Democrats have stated that they can’t just sit back and watch Republicans and the courts erode the protection of voter rights and do nothing. This mindset has left Illinois Democrats in a position where they say they now must figure out a new way to approach the situation.

Immediately after the ruling was announced, Illinois Democrats in the state Senate moved to table a ballot measure designed to protect redistricting. This will be accomplished through enshrining redistricting protections in the IL state constitution.

Governor JB Pritzker has signaled he would enter the redistricting fight if Republicans begin gerrymandering their states for the midterm election.

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