"We have to provide balance to GOP gerrymandering until new redistricting rules are established. If Republicans continue trying to redistrict their states to gain a political advantage in the 2026 midterms, Democrats should respond in kind."
"We have to all play by the same set of rules. And the Republican caucus has made it clear that they want, and are setting rules, of partisan gerrymandering."
"If Republicans are going to redraw North Carolina, if they're going to redraw Texas, if they're going to redraw and gerrymander every one of their states, then unfortunately, we have to provide balance to that."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need for Democrats to counteract Republican gerrymandering efforts following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act. She advocates for a balanced approach, suggesting that if Republicans redraw district lines for political gain, Democrats should do the same. Ocasio-Cortez has long supported nonpartisan redistricting reforms and believes that both parties should adhere to the same rules. She expressed hope for a future where nonpartisan gerrymandering can be established federally.
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