Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Utah 2018 General Election in Utah.
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Get StartedThis measure would amend Utah’s Constitution to a) create an independent commission to design redistricting plans, b) provide appointments for that commission, c) provide guidelines for the commission’s operations, d) require the state legislature to consider and vote on the commission’s proposals, and e) establish requirements for redistricting plans.
A “yes” vote creates an independent commission to revise voter districts in Utah.
A “no” vote does not create an independent commission to revise voter districts in Utah.
Redistricting is a fundamental responsibility of the state legislature under Utah’s Constitution. According to Mori Kessler of St. George News, the legislature already draws districts under public scrutiny and through a bipartisan committee. Taking away this responsibility from the legislature removes accountability to voters because the members of the proposed independent commission would be appointed, not elected. , in opposition to Utah Proposition 4 (Learn more)
According to Good4Utah, the commission drawing the legislative districts would be bipartisan and meet in public, increasing government transparency and allowing citizens to participate in the redistricting process., in support of Utah Proposition 4 (Learn more)
According to Utahns for Responsive Government, Utah’s current redistricting process allows politicians to draw the districts they represent, effectively selecting the people who they represent, without adequate oversight. This has resulted in less competitive races and politicians who prioritize their own interests over the needs of their constituents. The proposed measure would reduce gerrymandering, ensuring that all voters are fairly and adequately represented in government., in support of Utah Proposition 4 (Learn more)
This measure would amend Utah’s Constitution to a) create a commission to propose redistricting, b) provide appointments for that commission, c) provide guidelines for the commission, d) allow state legislators the power to enact or reject commission recommendations, and e) establish requirements for redistricting plans.
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