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Beyer Introduces Fair Representation Act To Reform Congressional Elections

7/5/2017

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Washington, DC.  June 26, 2017

"Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the Fair Representation Act, a bill which would enact a series of measures designed to reform congressional elections.

“The Fair Representation Act is designed to restore the faith which so many Americans have lost in our political system,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “This bill would ensure that every voter has their voice represented in Congress, and make real progress towards bipartisan focus on getting results for the American people.”

"Rep. Beyer was joined by Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD), co-leads on the bill, as well as speakers from FairVote and Third Way"
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New House Bill Would Kill Gerrymandering And Could Move America Away From Two-Party System

7/5/2017

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The intercept, Zaid Jilani, July 5, 2017
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"Gerrymandering, combined with the way voters have sorted themselves into cities and rural areas, means that even while Democrats consistently win a majority of votes cast for House candidates, Republicans wind up controlling the House of Representatives regardless.
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"A group of representatives in the House want to change this system, and are introducing legislation to change this system and make America’s federal elections more representative and competitive."
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Analysis Indicates Partisan Gerrymandering has Benefited GOP

7/5/2017

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June 25, 2017, AP, David Lieb
"Republicans hold a sizable majority in the U. S. House of Representatives and control two-thirds of all statehouses across the county.  Some say that's voter preference.  Others argue it's partisan manipulation of legislative districts"  Read more. 
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