Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids Speaks Out Against Redistricting Threats

Local progressive activists and newsies have been rallying to her defense . . . And now . . . Here's the word from the politico who has already survived this threat . . . 

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“Politicians are once again focused on political games to benefit themselves and their extreme agenda, not hardworking Kansans,” Davids said. “Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around, and this unprecedented step would only further polarize this country and harm our democracy.”

Davids was elected to the 3rd District seat in 2018 and earned reelection three times. Ahead of the 2022 election, the Legislature removed the northern half of Wyandotte County from her district and added a cluster of rural counties to improve the odds for Republican candidates. For the second time, Davids defeated GOP nominee Amanda Adkins while increasing her margin of victory over the 2020 result.

“I ran for Congress to serve the people of Kansas, and if this moves forward, every option will remain on the table to make sure Kansans’ voices are heard,” Davids said.

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Kansas Reflector: U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids views Kansas redistricting as polarizing, anti-democratic