The League of Women Voters of Illinois is endorsing a proposed constitutional amendment to limit partisan gerrymandering in the state. The measure, if approved by voters, would reshape how legislative districts are drawn after the 2030 census.
The League says gerrymandering undermines debate and predetermines election outcomes, depriving voters of true representation. While the proposal doesn’t fully achieve independent, transparent, community-driven maps, leaders say it is progress. The amendment would remove the General Assembly’s power to draw maps in secret and instead place decisions with a smaller commission. That commission would balance representation between the major parties, rather than skewing to whichever party is in power.
The League calls it an imperfect but important step toward fairer maps and says the push for reform will continue.
