Republicans have held the Wisconsin state government hostage for the past decade - demonizing the good people of Madison and cutting them out of the political process. Thad will work to safeguard our democratic rights by taking politicians out of the mapmaking process, protecting students’ right to vote, and fighting to enact a robust ballot initiative process.

Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around. I support the enactment of a citizens redistricting commission similar to Michigan’s. This commission would not include elected officials, political employees, or their family members. The commission must include an equal number of citizens registered as Democrats, Republicans, and with neither party. The commission would hear expert testimony, study the census, and produce maps that align with the state and federal constitution. The final map must be supported by members from both parties and independents. If the commission is unable to agree, the Supreme Court, not the legislature, will select a map from the options produced by the commission.

These actions will ensure that Wisconsinites are never locked out of their government again.