Illinois delegation throws full weight behind redistricting despite hesitancy from black lawmakers

Published October 29, 2025 7:00am ET



The Democratic Illinois delegation is throwing its full support behind national calls for the Land of Lincoln to engage in redistricting, despite pushback from black lawmakers who are hesitant to adopt a new map that dilutes minority voters.

The 14 members in the Illinois congressional delegation sent a letter to state lawmakers on Tuesday saying that they “firmly support advancing a new congressional map,” coming one day after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) met with leaders in Chicago and Springfield about redistricting.

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