Jeffries urges Illinois lawmakers to act on redistricting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries visited Illinois to advocate for redrawing the state’s electoral maps before the next election.

Jeffries’ visit to Illinois is part of a broader Democratic response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in states like Texas, where new maps were drawn to bolster support for former President Trump.

“It’s a tight timeframe that exists right now,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, emphasizing the urgency for Illinois lawmakers to act.

In Texas, Republicans have redrawn electoral maps to gain more support for President Trump, prompting Democrats in California to begin their own redistricting efforts.

The future of California’s redistricting is currently being decided by the state’s voters.

In Illinois, the redistricting effort has received mixed support, with Governor Pritzker not directly endorsing new maps but urging Democrats not to remain passive.

Jeffries is pushing for action during the Illinois veto session, which concludes on Thursday.

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