Inside the Process of Drawing Utah's New Congressional Boundaries

Episode 4 September 26, 2025 00:26:08
Inside the Process of Drawing Utah's New Congressional Boundaries
The Hinckley Report
Inside the Process of Drawing Utah's New Congressional Boundaries

Sep 26 2025 | 00:26:08

/

Show Notes

After a major court ruling, Utah’s legislature is under a tight deadline to redraw congressional boundaries, and tensions are rising. In this episode of Utah's favorite political podcast, host Jason Perry and our expert panel break down the redistricting process, partisan debates, and what it means for Utah voters.

Topics Covered:

• ‍⚖️ The impact of Proposition 4 and Judge Gibson’s ruling
• ⚖️ Partisan symmetry and the battle of redistricting experts
• ️ Urban vs. rural representation in Utah
• ️ Public feedback and the role of citizen-drawn maps
• What’s next before the October 6 special session and the court's deadline

️ Explore the proposed maps and leave your feedback: Redistricting.Utah.gov

EXPERT INSIGHTS FROM:

• Senator Luz Escamilla – (D) Salt Lake County, Senate Minority Leader
• Senator Mike McKell – (R) Utah County, Senate Majority Assistant Whip
• Daniel Woodruff – Reporter, KSL 5 News

Funding for The Hinckley Report is made possible in part by the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund and by the financial contributions of PBS Utah members. If you would like to support the work we do, please visit https://pbsutah.org/supporthinckley

Other Episodes

Episode 14

December 15, 2023 00:26:32
Episode Cover

Attorney General Race & Campus Free Speech

Amid controversy, Utah's Attorney General announces he will not seek re-election. Our panel discusses the candidates already lining up to fill the state's top...

Listen

Episode 30

April 05, 2024 00:26:03
Episode Cover

Young People and the Impact of Social Media

As social media has become increasingly prevalent, our panel analyzes its impact on our lives. We discuss the ways state and federal leaders are...

Listen

Episode 23

February 20, 2026 00:26:37
Episode Cover

2026 Legislative Session Week 5

With just two weeks left in the 2026 Utah Legislative Session, lawmakers are in a race against the clock to pass bills. Host Jason...

Listen