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Hillary Scholten: “We need independent redistricting commissions in every…”

Featuring: Hillary Scholten, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 3

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Published | Video Starts at 03:50

That's why I support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement act, which would strengthen federal voting rights protections and restore safeguards against discriminatory voting rights changes. I also believe We need independent redistricting commissions in every state. because we only get fair outcomes when every state is held to the same basic standard. Unfortunately, President Trump keeps pushing to redraw districts in lines and in states where he can maximize his partisan advantage. (03:50–03:55)

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Asserts the need for independent redistricting commissions in every state.

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