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Oregon lawmakers don’t have to follow redistricting law, can draw maps to favor individuals, Democratic lawma - OregonLive

Lawyers for Oregon's Legislature, led by Democratic Senate President Peter Courtney, left, and House Speaker Tina Kotek, center, argued in a recent court filing that lawmakers don't have to follow state redistricting law including a prohibition against drawing districts to benefit individuals. Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, right, described the redistricting law as "strict" in 2020 but didn't respond to a request for comment Monday.

Oregon lawmakers do not have to follow a state law that prohibits drawing political maps to benefit a specific individual because as legislators they have authority override that statute, according to a new court filing by lawyers for the Democratic-controlled Legislature.

The argument runs counter to top Democrats’ claims over the last 18 months that Oregon law strictly forbids state officials from gerrymandering for partisan political gain or to protect incumbents.

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source: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2021/11/oregon-lawmakers-dont-have-to-follow-redistricting-law-can-draw-maps-to-favor-individuals-democratic-lawmakers-claim.html

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