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1:40 This year, Wisconsin along with all the other states will re-draw voting district lines to redistribute political power. With Wisconsin’s current mapping system, whichever party controls the legislatures draws the maps, usually to favor their own party. This is what’s referred to as gerrymandering. Governor Evers created the People’s Map Commission to help draw district lines that don’t favor one political party over the other. To figure out the best, most fair way to redraw lines, the commission is learning from other states. Michael Li with the Brenan Center’s Democracy Progr...

Public comment wanted from 7th Congressional District regarding map redistricting By Liz Holbrook MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Local residents opinions are wanted regarding legislative maps. The People’s Map Commission has been holding virtual public hearings regarding the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps throughout the state. The Commission will be holding a hearing for the 7th Congressional District, that encompasses most of Central Wisconsin, at the end of January. The Commission is requesting that residents of the 7th District submit public input on the matter before the mee...