Critics of a new proposed Utah congressional district political map, drafted by lawmakers, literally lined up in opposition on Nov. 8, 2021, packing at least two Utah Capitol Hill meeting rooms ...

Rex Facer, chairman of Utah's independent redistricting commission, talks about how his group has approached the process of drawing new political boundaries for the state.

The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City is pictured on Friday, March 5, 2021, the final day of the Utah Legislature’s 2021 general session. (Annie Barker, Deseret News) ...

The independent commission, which sought to shield itself from partisan influence or data, presented 12 map proposals — three for each of Utah's congressional, state House and Senate and school ...