In February of 2024, Gov. Tony Evers signed new maps for the Wisconsin State Legislature into law, putting an end to one of the most extreme partisan gerrymanders anywhere in the country. While that was a momentous achievement for democracy in the state, that wasn’t the end of the story. 

Since then, for more than a year, fair maps advocates and pro-democracy activists have been looking to take the next step and propose a new plan for independent redistricting in Wisconsin that would be here for the long haul. It’s a compelling, well-constructed plan that would take the job of drawing maps away from the politicians who run for office on those very maps. 

In this new feature story, I take a closer look inside this citizen-led, grassroots effort as it goes from the idea phase to being presented to the public. Because we absolutely need a long-term solution for redistricting reform in Wisconsin, so we don’t end up seeing either political party gerrymander Wisconsin’s maps ever again.

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