On February 19, 2024, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative maps into law, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. The maps, passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature, are expected to reduce Republican majorities in both chambers and make the legislature competitive again. This move has been described as progress towards true democracy in Wisconsin, a state that has been one of the most gerrymandered in the country since 2011. Supporters, including former President Barack Obama, hailed the approval as "It is a new day in Wisconsin," and a step towards fair representation. The new maps, aimed at reflecting Wisconsin's status as a purple state, will be in effect for the upcoming November election.
On Feb. 19, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed the redistricting legislation into law. “Wisconsin is not a red state; it is not a blue state; Wisconsin is a purple state, and I believe our maps should reflect that basic fact,” he said. https://t.co/oPKxboDoAE
Thanks to all who joined the second stop of my "Fair Maps for NC" tour at @unccharlotte with @WaddellSenate40, @LoganForNCHouse & Rep. Nasif Majeed! In Congress, I'll continue to fight for election transparency & for federal, nonpartisan redistricting commissions in every state. https://t.co/vzMPriEEPm
Wisconsin made history this week! @GovEvers signed into law new, competitive state legislative maps that get rid of one of the most gerrymandered maps in the country. Wisconsinites will now have a real shot at electing leaders who are responsive to the will of the people. https://t.co/HtHMj00O4I
Thank you, @GovEvers, for fighting for fair maps for the state legislature. Now it's time for the State Supreme Court to rule for new federal maps. We need fair Congressional maps for better representation in Washington for all Wisconsinites! https://t.co/iW9iSKsBm4
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a new set of state Senate and Assembly maps into law that will suddenly make the legislature — which has been dominated by Republicans for over a decade — competitive again. https://t.co/Iq3BBnWquh
Wisconsin governor signs new legislative maps into law in potential boost to Democrats Although the GOP-controlled Legislature passed the maps, Republicans said they did not have much of a choice in the matter. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/shSvIAWfVJ
On Monday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers approved new district maps for the upcoming November election in what supporters hailed as “progress towards true democracy” in the key swing state. https://t.co/PxSZ6CdIxH
“It is a new day in Wisconsin." @AriBerman reports on the state's newly approved maps that will significantly reduce GOP majorities in both chambers. Since 2011, Wisconsin has been one of the most gerrymandered states in the country. https://t.co/J4fFEmfr5t
Wisconsin governor signs new legislative maps into law https://t.co/GOb0mhIgVn
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signs his new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them https://t.co/JO6E9KVYcH https://t.co/9RvLHMN0Je