Redistricting

This map shows the current boundaries for Lawton’s eight voting wards. The Lawton Redistricting Committee has redrawn ward boundaries to account for population shifts, using data from the 2020 census as a guide. Courtesy City of Lawton

This map shows the current boundaries for Lawton’s eight voting wards. The Lawton Redistricting Committee has redrawn ward boundaries to account for population shifts, using data from the 2020 census as a guide. Courtesy City of Lawton

Lawton set to adopt new ward boundaries Jan. 26

LAWTON — Lawton Redistricting Commission is moving one step closer to adopting a new voting ward map. The commission hosted a public hearing Jan. 14 about the new map, which sets boundaries for Lawton’s eight voting wards.
Paul Martin, planning technician for the city of Lawton, leafs through proposed ward maps before the Lawton Redistricting Commission’s Dec. 1 meeting. The commission is re-examining options for redrawing the city’s eight voting wards to account for population shifts. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Paul Martin, planning technician for the city of Lawton, leafs through proposed ward maps before the Lawton Redistricting Commission’s Dec. 1 meeting. The commission is re-examining options for redrawing the city’s eight voting wards to account for population shifts. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Lawton commission weighs options for new ward boundaries

LAWTON — The Lawton Redistricting Commission is taking a second look at new maps for the city’s eight voting wards. The commission was originally scheduled to host a Dec. 1 public hearing on a map that was previously recommended for adoption, known as Option 2.
GOP lawmakers cite transparency in redistricting process. Photo Provided.

GOP lawmakers cite transparency in redistricting process. Photo Provided.

GOP lawmakers cite transparency in redistricting process

OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican lawmakers want state residents to know the new redistricting maps for Congress and the Oklahoma Legislature were changed with public input at every stage of the process. Legislation that authorizes the new boundaries was scheduled to be voted on and sent to Gov.