By: Justin Sweitzer & Harrison Cann
House Republicans took a long-awaited step this week in the state’s congressional redistricting process, releasing a draft congressional map that will serve as a framework for development of the state’s new congressional districts.
House State Government Committee Chair Seth Grove announced Wednesday that the committee selected a citizen-submitted map drawn by former GOP Lehigh County Commissioner and redistricting reform advocate Amanda Holt – a map that will serve as a starting point as lawmakers look to craft a plan that will get Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature.