Former Obama officials push for Illinois redistricting reform to create non-partisan election maps.

Former Obama officials and election lawyers, including Bill Daley and Ray LaHood, are pushing for redistricting reform in Illinois. They aim to pass a constitutional amendment via a 2026 ballot initiative, creating a 12-member commission to draw state legislative maps without considering political party or voting history. The amendment would require about 320,000 signatures and is inspired by models from Iowa, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. It aims to end overrepresentation of Democrats and create more competitive elections.