PEORIA, IL – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) released the following statement after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed state legislative redistricting maps:

"When I served in the Illinois State Senate, I was proud to support a Fair Maps redistricting process because Illinoisans have made it clear that they are tired of politicians picking their voters. Governor Pritzker also made it clear as a candidate that he supported an independent redistricting process and that he would veto any state legislative redistricting map proposal that was drafted or created by legislators, political party leaders, or their staffs or allies. 

"The Governor's decision to approve partisan state legislative redistricting maps created by Illinois Democrats to preserve their political power is a slap in the face to every Illinoisan and good governance everywhere. 

"With his signature today, Governor Pritzker has shown Illinoisans that their priorities fall behind his personal interests. Governor Pritzker broke his promise to Illinoisans and our state will suffer because of his failed leadership."