redistricting

Both would likely be better for Republican candidates than the current, court-drawn map is, but lawmakers say neither will be their final draft.

The state House GOP selected a map submitted by a former Republican commissioner in Lehigh County emphasizes equal population above all else.

Last week, a month after lawmakers introduced the tool, not a single constituent map was shown on the website.

“With this Unity map, we have the opportunity to elect a candidate of our choice who truly represents us.

Democrats favor one set of maps, while GOP commissioners support a different plan.

“Even though we have 90 days to develop a preliminary plan...we’re all hopeful that we can get it done much sooner than that."

“We have an opportunity here. Let’s make the best of it. Pennsylvania’s Hispanic community is ready to be a steward of change rather than victims of it.”

Instead of unveiling just one proposed set of maps, the commission released two versions.

The process of passing a congressional map, which the state must do every decades, is essentially the same as passing a bill into law.

“Open up this process further than you already have. Make it easy for the public to follow and participate.”