Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Gerrymandering Working Group

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) announced the formation of a bipartisan working group focused on reforming the process that has led to extreme partisan gerrymandering across the country.

The creation of this working group comes at a time when Americans across the political spectrum are increasingly frustrated with a system in which politicians often choose their voters instead of voters choosing their representatives. Politically motivated redistricting has led to greater political polarization and fewer competitive districts by rewarding ideological extremes over practical problem-solving.

The Problem Solvers Caucus believes restoring confidence in democratic institutions requires bipartisan reforms that encourage accountability and fair representation for voters of all political backgrounds — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike.

“Redistricting is a constitutional responsibility, and it should be approached with transparency, consistency, and respect for the rule of law,” said Gerrymandering Working Group Co-Chair Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03). “Congressional representation should reflect the people and communities being served, not the political interests of whoever happens to be in power. Americans deserve confidence that districts are drawn through a fair and transparent process, that communities of interest and rural voices are meaningfully represented, and that public trust remains at the center of these decisions. Colorado’s independent redistricting model has demonstrated that citizen-led, bipartisan approaches can help strengthen confidence in the process while remaining grounded in constitutional principles. Neither party should be able to manipulate district lines to guarantee outcomes or insulate politicians from accountability. The goal should be durable, commonsense standards that people trust regardless of which party benefits in any given cycle. Competitive and fairly drawn districts help ensure elected officials remain responsive to the people they serve and focused on solving problems rather than deepening partisan division. I am proud to co-chair this bipartisan working group because Americans deserve a process grounded in fairness, transparency, and public trust that strengthens confidence in our institutions.”

“Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around,” said Gerrymandering Working Group Co-Chair Congressman Ed Case (HI-01). “These hyperpartisan gerrymandering wars are destructive to democracy because they effectively disenfranchise large segments of our electorate and balkanize our nation into a state of perpetual partisan warfare. We need a Washington that truly represents the American people and works together to solve tough issues, not politicians endlessly pulled and beholden to irreconcilable extremes. I am proud to Co-Chair this bipartisan Problem Solvers working group that is committed to solutions that facilitate fair inclusion of all viewpoints, democratic debate and representative solutions.” 

“Coming from New York, where Republicans won 43% of the vote in 2024 but hold just 27% of the state’s congressional seats, while Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul has promised to go even further in 2028, and looking across New England, where Republicans routinely earn around 40% of the vote yet hold none of the region’s 21 congressional seats, I’ve seen firsthand the partisan consequences of gerrymandering,” said Gerrymandering Working Group Vice-Chair Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01). “Now, as a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Working Group on Gerrymandering, I’ll work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to identify reforms that better protect voters, strengthen public trust in our elections, and advance the constitutional principles of fairness and equal protection embodied in our founding documents.”

“After the next census in 2030, we must restore redistricting to what it was always meant to be: a process for the people and by the people — not a political weapon used to rig outcomes before a single vote is cast. Michigan has shown that independent citizen-led redistricting can put fairness, transparency, and voters ahead of politicians. This cycle has shown how easily redistricting can be manipulated for partisan gain when politicians put power ahead of the public’s trust. In a democracy, voters should choose their representatives — representatives should never choose their voters,” said Gerrymandering Working Group Vice-Chair Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06). 

“Gerrymandering turns the system upside down. It lets politicians choose their voters, divides communities for political advantage, and makes too many elections less competitive before a single ballot is cast. Election reform has been a cornerstone of my work since entering Congress, and I am proud to now help lead this effort through the Problem Solvers Caucus,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “We are bringing both parties together to end the race to the bottom, restore accountability, and put power back where it belongs—with the voters.”  

“Gerrymandering is dividing our country. It promotes safe seats that encourage politicians to pander to their bases that vote in low turnout primary elections. Gerrymandering rigs general elections, dilutes the will of the voters, carves up communities with shared interests, and incentivizes polarization instead of collaboration,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair CongressmanTom Suozzi (NY-03). “The Problem Solvers Caucus exists to take on complex, structural problems dividing our country, and I’m proud our Caucus is launching this working group to fight for a fairer, more representative system.”

"Gerrymandering, whether done by Democrats or Republicans, erodes public trust, weakens accountability, and undermines fair representation. That’s why I introduced the FAIR MAP Act to establish common-sense national standards and ensure voters choose their representatives, not the other way around. Every voter deserves confidence that the system is fair and that their vote counts equally. I’m proud to join the Problem Solvers Caucus Working Group focused on addressing gerrymandering and look forward to strengthening the integrity of our democratic process,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). 

"For too long, partisan gerrymandering has allowed political parties to draw district lines that serve their own interests rather than the American people's," said Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24). "This kind of political brinkmanship is unsustainable and damaging to our democracy. That is why I am helping launch the Problem Solvers Caucus Gerrymandering Working Group to reform the redistricting process and restore trust in our elections."

As of now, 10 members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus have volunteered to serve on the Working Group focused on addressing partisan gerrymandering. The working group is evenly divided along partisan lines, with five Democrats and five Republicans, and includes Reps. Jeff Hurd (CO-03), Ed Case (HI-01), Nick LaLota (NY-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Darren Soto (FL-09), Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Chuck Edwards (NC-11).

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The Problem Solvers Caucus is a group of Members of Congress — split evenly between Republicans and Democrats — committed to advancing common-sense solutions to key issues facing our nation.