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'Elections matter': Wisconsin Dems celebrate end of GOP 'extreme partisan' district maps

'Elections matter': Wisconsin Dems celebrate end of GOP 'extreme partisan' district maps

Wisconsin's Supreme Court Friday struck down state legislative maps, which Democrat challengers criticized as "extreme partisan gerrymanders," and ordered new maps in time for the 2024 election, reports show.

Newly-elected liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz sided with the 4-3 majority opinion that was widely celebrated by Democrat lawmakers in the state.

"This is a win for Wisconsin voters and democracy," said Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI). "Voters should always decide their elected officials - not the other way around."...