Respect the Commission’s Standards: Draw Fair Maps
Utah voters created an independent redistricting commission through Proposition 4 to ensure fair, transparent, and accountable map-drawing. The commission established clear standards for how districts should be drawn: equal population, keeping cities and counties whole, compactness, respect for natural boundaries, no partisan gerrymandering, and transparency.
In August 2025, the courts restored Prop 4’s protections, ruling that lawmakers cannot overturn voter-approved reforms. Lawmakers must vote on a new congressional map by October 6 and submit it to the court. Additional hearings may follow, but a final map must be in place by November 10.
Utahns deserve districts that reflect real communities, not maps engineered to protect incumbents or one party’s power.
The Legislature must follow the commission’s guidelines, respect the court’s decision, and ensure that every Utahn’s vote counts equally.
Thanks to @elevate_utah for their collaboration on this issue.
Contacts for this topic:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to urge you to follow all of the independent commission’s redistricting standards when drawing new maps. Utahns voted for fair districts in Proposition 4, and the courts have upheld that choice. Please respect the court’s ruling, meet the deadline, and ensure our maps are fair, transparent, and representative of all Utah communities.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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