Recently, I took the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition Candidate Pledge. The pledge affirms that, “I support an independent process to draw legislative district maps.”

Today, I’d like to talk to you about our maps here in Wisconsin. A THREAD (1/7):

(2/7) Defining a “fair” democracy is difficult because when it’s truly fair, it looks unfair to both sides. The fact is, political gerrymandering in Wisconsin is extreme — the worst of all 50 states.

(3/7) Wisconsin is a purple state, voting nearly 50/50, but district lines were literally drawn to ensure Republican control.

(4/7) The GOP won 64% of the legislative seats in the last election despite getting only 46% of the vote. I don’t care about being “fair” to any political parties. I care about being fair to all Wisconsin voters regardless of which party they vote for.

(5/7) Look, 46 does not equal 64. That’s not math. That’s cheating.

A non-partisan panel must draw the maps, not politicians. Take a look at what State Senate District 28 looks like for yourself (photo attached to this post).

(6/7) When I set out to run for office, I wanted to make sure my campaign talked about the issues that matter most to our community. I appreciate your attention and willingness to engage in this dialogue.

(7/7) If you're not in the 28th Senate District, what does the district you live in look like? https://legis.wisconsin.gov/ltsb/gis/maps/ 

#MurphyForWI #EndGerrymandering