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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