Tony M. McCombie, Illinois State Representative from the 89th District | www.ilga.gov
Tony M. McCombie, Illinois State Representative from the 89th District | www.ilga.gov
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently discussed the ongoing efforts for fair legislative maps in Illinois during an interview with WCIA’s Alex Whitney. The conversation focused on the Fair Map Illinois initiative, which seeks to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot next year to create an independent commission responsible for drawing state legislative maps.
McCombie and other Illinois House Republicans have expressed support for this initiative. She has consistently advocated for independent mapping and an end to political gerrymandering in the state. Upon the launch of Fair Map Illinois, McCombie stated:
“For decades, Illinois voters have been silenced by heavily gerrymandered maps that let politicians choose their voters instead of the other way around. Although past attempts to reform the system were blocked by the Democratic majority, a new initiative launched this week marks a promising step forward.
“We need an independent redistricting process—one that amplifies voters’ voices and strengthens our democracy.
“Since the Governor failed to keep his promise to the people of Illinois, the Fair Map Illinois Initiative now stands as our best path toward meaningful change.”
McCombie was elected as a Republican to represent Illinois’ 89th House District in 2023, succeeding Andrew Chesney.
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