State Treasurer frustrated with IRC's redistricting process

Statement from Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey

Independent Redistricting Commission

PHOENIX – “I share in the frustration of Republican leaders with the way the IRC has overstepped their charge and focused solely on one aspect of the redistricting process. I wholeheartedly support the need for competitive districts, but not at the expense of completely ignoring the Constitutional requirements of geographical compactness and aligning communities of interest.

“The congressional maps that have been presented have obvious flaws and total disregard for anything other than to provide Democratic candidates, who have not otherwise been able to win a general election, a statistical advantage.

“This independent commission has acted anything but.  This process was established to create the best representation of Arizona citizens and has been manipulated by political forces from the very beginning. I echo Republican leaders call for all citizens to voice their opinions at upcoming public meetings and to share your comments online at www.AZredistricting.org.”