Problem Solvers Caucus launches anti-gerrymandering task force

The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced Wednesday a new anti-gerrymandering working group aimed at restoring electoral fairness amid a nationwide, mid-decade redistricting war.

Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) tapped Reps. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) and Ed Case (D-HI) to lead the task force, which will seek to address “extreme partisan gerrymandering.”

“Congressional representation should reflect the people and communities being served, not the political interests of whoever happens to be in power,” Hurd said in a statement announcing the working group. “Neither party should be able to manipulate district lines to guarantee outcomes or insulate politicians from accountability. The goal should be durable, commonsense standards that people trust regardless of which party benefits in any given cycle.”

The group will be made up of 10 lawmakers, including Hurd and Case, from both sides of the aisle. Reps. Nick LaLota (R-NY), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Salud