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Democrats Push Controversial Redistricting Plan in Colorado

2/18/2026

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Coloradans for a Level Playing Field proposes a redistricting plan to increase Democratic control in seven of eight congressional seats by 2028 and 2030, overriding the 2018 independent process.
The plan would require funding and voter signatures to appear on the ballot, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supporting it as a response to Republican-led redistricting.
The proposed changes would favor Democrats in several districts while compromising their security in others.

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Coloradans for a Level Playing Field proposes a redistricting plan to increase Democratic control in seven of eight congressional seats by 2028 and 2030, overriding the 2018 independent process.
The plan would require funding and voter signatures to appear on the ballot, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supporting it as a response to Republican-led redistricting.
The proposed changes would favor Democrats in several districts while compromising their security in others.