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Libertarian Party of Indiana Statement on Indiana Redistricting Maps
"As of today, both the Republicans and Democrats in the General Assembly have released potential redistricting maps for the next decade's elections," said Sam Goldstein, State Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Indiana. "The previous Secretary of State, Republican Todd Rokita, put forth a common sense approach that would keep communities together. It is unfortunate that his plans were tossed aside.
Goldstein continued, "For example, State Senate district 28 stretches from Irvington in Indianapolis to the East edge of Henry County past Knightstown, IN. These two communities have different needs, and they deserve representation that serves those needs. Irvington is in the middle of the state's largest city, and Knightstown, 30 miles away, is surrounded by farms."
"The solution is an end to politicians choosing their voters. An independent commission should be written in to the Indiana Constitution within the next 10 years to ensure that voters are choosing their politicians. Hoosiers deserve to have fair and competitive districts. An end to Gerrymandering is essential to a vibrant republic. For the first time, these ideas were proposed at the beginning of this session, but died when the House Democrats walked out on their jobs for 5 weeks."
Media Contact: Sam Goldstein, (317) 850-0726 or Chris Spangle, (317) 997-5558, cspangle@lpin.org
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ABOUT THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY
The Libertarian Party is America, and Indiana's, third largest political
party founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political
parties. Its vision is for a world in which all individuals can freely
exercise the natural right of sole dominion over their own lives,
liberty and property by building a political party that elects
Libertarians to public office, and moving public policy in a libertarian
direction.
The Libertarian Party of Indiana was formed in 1974, and has maintained
ballot access since 1994. Sam Goldstein, an Indianapolis resident,
currently serves as Chairman. Learn what we stand for here. |
Libertarian Party of Indiana
156 E Market St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 920-1994
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www.lpin.org
www.freehoosiers.com
Sam Goldstein, Chairman
Christopher Spangle, Executive Director
Paid for by the Libertarian Party of Indiana
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