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Oct 10, 2011

Legislative draft map fails Arizona

Luis Heredia, Arizona Democratic Party executive director, released the following statement in response to today's vote by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission to adopt a legislative draft map:

“The legislative draft map adopted today by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission lacks competitive districts and is a giant step backward, as drawn. Without more competition, extremists will continue to get elected and will discourage independent voters from having any say in Arizona's future.

"Voters want competition, but politicians want the status quo. We call on this commission to side with voters instead of politicians. After all, it's the voters who will be stuck with the consequences for the next 10 years. During the 30-day public comment period, we strongly urge citizens to make their voices heard and tell this commission that competition is good for Arizona.”

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