Wisconsin Gov. Evers Pushes Constitutional Ban on Partisan Gerrymandering

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat who is retiring at the end of his term, has proposed a constitutional amendment to ban partisan gerrymandering in the state and called a special legislative session to advance it. The proposal involves Republican legislative leaders, including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who is also retiring. Reports on this effort were published in late March and mid-April 2026. Evers has stated he does not want to compromise on the proposed ban, describing partisan map-rigging as "anti-democratic" and "un-American." Republican legislative leaders have engaged in negotiations over the amendment rather than rejecting it outright, though they have expressed reservations about the proposal. Vos has not dismissed the idea despite these concerns. NPR noted that Wisconsin's push comes as other states nationally are engaged in what it described as a redistricting "arms race," positioning Wisconsin's effort as running counter to that broader trend. The outcome of the special legislative session and the specific terms of any amendment remain unresolved, as does the final position Republican leaders will take following negotiations. It is unclear from available reporting what specific reservations Republican leaders hold or whether a compromise text has been discussed. The timeline for a vote on the constitutional amendment and its ultimate prospects for passage have not been confirmed in the available reports.