Great news in Wisconsin! Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislation on Monday introducing non-gerrymandered state legislative maps. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel forecasts that the new maps are about evenly split between Republican and Democratic-leaning districts. Of the 132 seats in the legislature (Senate and Assembly combined), 59 will now lean Democratic, 61 will lean Republican, and 12 are seen as toss-ups.
Business leaders played a pivotal role, backing key figures in this transformative change. Leadership Now-backed Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy praised the new law in a statement, as featured by WisPolitics.com.
"As business leaders, we understand that the stability of our economy hinges on the integrity of our democratic institutions. Fair maps and the elimination of partisan gerrymandering are not just political imperatives but moral imperatives that underscore our commitment to a democracy that works for all."
Read the statement here.
