NDRC Statement on Bipartisan Rejection of Indiana’s Mid-Decade Gerrymander

Washington, D.C. –  Today, John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), issued the following statement in response to Indiana Senate Republicans failing to secure enough votes to pass an extreme mid-decade gerrymander:

“What happened in Indiana is a poignant reminder that peaceful expressions of opposition from the people are more powerful than retribution campaigns from Washington insiders. Threats of violence are never acceptable, and no lawmakers should face violent threats for simply standing up for their constituents. Republicans in other states who are facing a similar choice—whether to listen to their constituents or follow orders from Washington—should follow Indiana’s lead in rejecting this charade and finally put an end to the national gerrymandering crisis.”

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