Another General Election cycle, another Democratic Party loss.

[Lochloosa]

44. There were two measures on the ballot. Both past.

They real very similar in the intent. I can't remember now why there was two, but I believe it was needed to meet the constitutional requirements for getting them on the ballot.

Both address making the districts "fair". So far, the repugs have successfully resisted this.

Title

Amendment 6's official ballot title read:

“ Standards for legislature to follow in congressional redistricting.[27] ”

Summary

Below is the ballot summary for Amendment 6:[28]

“ Congressional districts or districting plans may not be drawn to favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party. Districts shall not be drawn to deny racial or language minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect representatives of their choice. Districts must be contiguous. Unless otherwise required, districts must be compact, as equal in population as feasible, and where feasible must make use of existing city, county and geographical boundaries.


Title

Amendment 5's official ballot title read:

“ Standards for legislature to follow in legislative redistricting.[17] ”

Summary

Below is the ballot summary for Amendment 5:[18]

“ Legislative districts or districting plans may not be drawn to favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party. Districts shall not be drawn to deny racial or language minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect representatives of their choice. Districts must be contiguous. Unless otherwise required, districts must be compact, as equal in population as feasible, and where feasible must make use of existing city, county and geographical boundaries.[17]