Outgoing Congressman Urges Bipartisan Resolution to Partisan Redistricting
Outgoing Congressman Kevin Kiley is urging lawmakers across the United States to seek a bipartisan resolution to partisan redistricting, which he has described as a detrimental practice.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 11, 2026 —
Outgoing Congressman Kevin Kiley has called for lawmakers nationwide to pursue bipartisan solutions to the practice of partisan redistricting. Kiley, who is preparing to leave his congressional seat, characterized the current approach to district manipulation as a detriment to effective governance and representation.
The congressman’s appeal centers on the need for a collaborative, non-partisan effort to redraw electoral maps. He argues that such practices, often driven by the political advantage of the party in power in a given state, can lead to uncompetitive elections and a decrease in political accountability. The trend summary states that Kiley has described partisan redistricting as a detrimental practice, emphasizing its negative impact on the broader political landscape.
The specific details regarding the timeline for Kiley’s call to action or any proposed legislative frameworks were not provided in the trend summary. Similarly, the summary does not include information about specific states or legislative bodies that have been targeted with this appeal, nor does it mention any specific bipartisan initiatives currently underway or Kiley’s plans following his departure from Congress. The congressman’s focus remains on advocating for a shift away from politically motivated redistricting towards a more equitable system.
Partisan redistricting, often referred to as gerrymandering, involves drawing the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party over another. Critics argue that this process can entrench incumbents, dilute the voting power of certain communities, and contribute to political polarization by creating districts that are overwhelmingly dominated by one party, thereby reducing the incentive for politicians to appeal to a broader electorate or engage in compromise.
Kiley’s plea for a bipartisan resolution suggests a desire to foster a political environment where electoral maps are drawn with fairness and public interest as primary considerations, rather than partisan gain. The exact nature of the bipartisan resolution he advocates for, and the specific mechanisms by which it could be implemented across different states, are points that remain to be detailed further.
Story summarized from the original created by Suryatapa Chakraborty on thehill.com, see more information here.
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