This fall, in Utah, there'll be a lot of people talking about maps.
On September 17th, Senator Daniel Thatcher (District 11, Forward Party of Utah) submitted for public review a map of his authorship that he feels complies with requirements set forth in Federal and State law, and recently affirmed in Judge Gibson’s ruling. In a media appearance, he outlined why he believes the map is balanced, non-partisan, and simple.
While Forward Utah is not endorsing a specific map, we support Senator Thatcher in his efforts. Here's why:
The Forward Party of Utah does not prescribe specific platform solutions. Instead, we identify Priorities, and expect our candidates and elected officials to present their own plans for how to address those priorities. We also organize open discussions around those priorities.
Interested in joining the conversation? Read on:
Senator Thatcher's Map
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Click here for the Shape Files
Click here for the KMZ File
The State Legislature also provides an online resource for the public to review and make their own districting maps.
- Visit https: https://redistricting.utah.gov/maps/, click "Draw and Submit Maps"
- Create or log into your account
- To find Sen. Thatcher's map, click "Open." The map name is Congress published by DanielWThatcher
Senator Thatcher's Explanation (Full Video)
2021 Independent Redistricting Maps
2021 Map: Public SH2
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2021 Map: Orange 3
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2021 Map: Purple 4
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Click here for the PublicSH2 Shape Files
Click here for the Orange 3 Shape Files
Click here for the Purple 4 Shape Files
Join the conversation by providing feedback
Send your emails to [email protected] - the Senator's staff will be monitoring this email.
RSVP for our October 2 Fair Map Debate Forum and pose your questions directly to the Senator.
Here are some questions that will help shape the debate:
- Do you think Senator Thatcher's map is fair and in accordance with the spirit of the law? Are there ways we can subtly change it to make it better?
- Do you the maps should be drawn to safely secure a proportional number of seats according to the political makeup of the state (3 for the GOP, and 1 for the Dems), or should they be drawn independent of the politics?
- Should one of the original Congressional maps proposed by the Independent Redistricting Commission in 2021 be used instead?
We welcome ALL FEEDBACK.
- If you have questions, we want you to ask them.
- If you are broadly supportive but you have ideas for adjustments, please submit your shapefiles (be sure to meet the criteria for them to be considered!)
- If you believe there's a better route and Senator Thatcher's map should be abandoned, let us know that too, and why!
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