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Montanans divided over drawing political lines for new Congressional district

July 9, 2021 /

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Montanans remained sharply divided on how to draw political districts, with some suggesting that trying to do so fairly is an inappropriate criterion.

Witnesses spoke before the state Districting and Apportionment Commission for nearly five hours Thursday, debating things like whether it made sense to assure state legislative districts were competitive, or that wherever possible communities not have to share a politician with neighboring counties.

Make the districts compact. Make them as similar in population as possible, advised Republican Rep. Derek Skees, of Flathead County. Don’t worry about making them fair or competitive.

 

  • TOM LUTEY


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