The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 8, 2025
Utah Legislature Passes a Gerrymandered Congressional Map - Again. But a Judge Will Have the Final Say Nov. 10
August 25th, a Utah judge ordered a new Congressional redistricting map drawn after finding the legislature had violated the state constitution. October 6th, the legislature defiantly passed a new gerrymandered map.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
American Democracy Minute - (Sept 8th) Judge Orders Utah to Immediately Draw New Congressional Map, After the Legislature Circumvented the Voters – and the State Constitution
Utah Legislature - Proposed Map Options A - E
Utah News Dispatch - Utah Legislature picks congressional map supported by Republican party
Campaign Legal Center - Plaintiffs' Map Submission
Better Boundaries Utah - Guide to Evaluating Maps
Groups Taking Action:
Better Boundaries Utah, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, League of Women Voters UT
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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