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SF 3513

Constitutional Amendment establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota constitutional amendment creating independent commission to replace legislative control of electoral district redistricting, potentially reducing partisan gerrymandering.

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Bill Summary · SF 3513

Legislative bill overview

SF 3513 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission in Minnesota, removing redistricting authority from the legislature. The amendment would create a dedicated body tasked with redrawing congressional and state legislative district boundaries following each decennial census, operating under specified rules and procedures.

Why is this important

Redistricting—the redrawing of electoral districts every 10 years—directly determines which voters are grouped together and significantly influences electoral outcomes and representation. Currently, Minnesota's legislature controls this process, which can result in partisan gerrymandering where a majority party manipulates boundaries to enhance its electoral advantage. An independent commission could reduce this partisan influence and potentially increase the competitiveness and fairness of elections.

Potential points of contention

  • Judicial vs. Legislative Authority: Questions about whether a constitutional amendment appropriately delegates this power or whether the legislature should retain ultimate redistricting authority as a representative body
  • Commission Composition and Independence: Debate over how commissioners would be selected, what qualifications they'd need, and whether any selection method can truly be "independent" from political influence
  • Implementation Complexity: Uncertainty about operational procedures, timeline pressures for census-based redistricting, funding requirements, and how the commission would resolve disputes or political deadlocks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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