Back to the drawing board: The first redistricting maps proposed by Republicans and Democrats are flawed

Oregonian (editorial):

Oregonians ought to be disappointed but not surprised by the opening gambits of Democrats and Republicans represented on the Legislature's redistricting committees. While a lot of work has gone into these first legislative and congressional maps -- which will be discussed at public hearings at 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. Friday and 5 p.m. May 24 in the state Capitol -- parts of them are overtly and crudely partisan.

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