- joining Kaine, Bolling, Warner and Allen in support~

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran made the following statement after a press conference including Governor Tim Kaine and Lt. Governor Bill Bolling to support bi-partisan redistricting reform. Former Governor Mark Warner and former Senator George Allen also made statements of support. Delegate Moran has consistently introduced bipartisan redistricting legislation since 2001 including HB836 (2007).

"This significant improvement to our representative democracy continues to gain support. The current partisan redistricting process drives us to the extremes of our political parties rather than the middle. Virginians want a Government that governs from the middle. Drawing districts in a bipartisan way will ensure legislators represent constituents with common interests and voters have competitive elections.

Our system should allow Voters to choose their representatives not representative to choose their constituents. In the House of Jefferson, it’s time we protect the people of Virginia from partisan preferences and incumbent protection. I join these Virginia leaders in urging the House to approve the measure this year.”