Ariz. Legislative Democrats Respond to Supreme Court’s ruling on the IRC

Ariz. Legislative Democrats Respond to Supreme Court’s ruling on the IRC

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Democratic Leader Eric Meyer, D-Paradise Valley (District 28), and Arizona Senate Democratic Whip Martín Quezada, D-Phoenix (District 29), made the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission:

House Democratic Leader Eric Meyer, D-Paradise Valley (District 28)

“Arizona voters said that they want an open, transparent and fair redistricting process, which is why they established the Independent Redistricting Commission. The Supreme Court decision today protects the will of the voters and will help prevent partisanship and political ambition from influencing the redistricting process.  Our state is better served by having a body, independent of the Legislature, in charge of this important task.”

Senate Democratic Whip Martín Quezada, D-Phoenix (District 29)

“Today was a victory for the people of Arizona and for fair representation in Washington, D.C. The court listened to the citizens of Arizona, honored their desire for independent redistricting, and made a decision in the best interest of our state and country that ensures a government of and by the people.

“Having free and fair elections is of the utmost importance to the preservation of our system of government. In light of this decision, I hope to see more states adopting IRCs and putting power into the hands of the people.”

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