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

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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

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