“I think it is going to spur an understanding in McLean County voters, both Independent and Republican” said Beard. Governor Pritzker has no intention of keeping his promise of utilizing a fair mapping process.”īeard said McLean County is being decimated and it is disturbing to her. I think it is gerrymandering at its finest. “Now they’ve pulled in a third district that comes all the way over from Peoria… reaches into our county, including Bloomington-Normal, which is both Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State University into this 46th district where they already have a Democrat State senator (David Koehler),” said Beard.
In the House Democrats hold the majority of 118 seats at 73 seats compared to Republicans’ 45 seats.Ĭurrently there are two Senate seats that are held by Senator Jason Barickman, representing the 53rd district, and newly appointed State Senator Sally Turner, from the 44th district. They’re going to try to destroy whatever representation we may have.” Republicans are so poorly represented as it is. “They ink it up a little bit and pull us in, and that means we have to work harder to be represented. “They’re trying to weaken our voting power in this county, and they’re trying to tie us into heavier Democrat districts,” said Beard. The proposed map is expected to change as the issue is discussed further.Ĭonnie Beard said the redistricting chops up McLean County into five different districts.
Republicans say the process used was based on bad data and was shady and partisan. The proposed map of new legislative boundaries in the state was released Friday, May 20, after over 45 public hearings were held on the issue.ĭemocrats on the committee say that the new lines ensure that all voices are heard. “It was a beautiful morning in a setting that reminded everyone why we love our community,” said McLean County chair Connie Beard.Īn initial Illinois redistricting map is available for public viewing. Over 90 people gathered on Saturday morning, May 22 to learn how we can push back against the progressive and socialist movement in McLean County.
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