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In a move aimed at allowing the public to have a greater say in selecting their elected representatives, Governor Tony Evers has petitioned the Wisconsin Supreme Court to join the ongoing lawsuit concerning the state’s current political maps.
The governor contends that the current maps, drawn by Republicans, do not align with the principle of allowing the people to choose their elected officials.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to deliberate on the matter of new political maps next month, and this case has garnered significant attention.
Several progressive groups are advocating for the newly-formed liberal majority on the Court to take on the task of redrawing Wisconsin’s political boundaries before the upcoming fall elections.
This initiative is driven by the goal of fostering a more representative and inclusive electoral process in the state.
