The new map comes after U.S. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson ruled in August that the current map needs to be redrawn because state lawmakers ignored safeguards voters put in place to ensure districts aren’t gerrymandered. The old map divided the Democratic Salt Lake County into the state's four districts, which diluted Democratic influence.
The new map features two new districts that are now competitive for Democratic pickups, according to Politico. The two seats still favor Republicans but give Democratic candidates a fighting chance.
