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LEDGER PHOTO BY ERIC SWANSON Former Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon addresses the audience during a July 29 redistricting meeting at Lawton City Hall. Shannon is a consultant on the House redistricting project.

LEDGER PHOTO BY ERIC SWANSON Former Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon addresses the audience during a July 29 redistricting meeting at Lawton City Hall. Shannon is a consultant on the House redistricting project.

With legislative maps finished, focus now on congressional districts

When Oklahoma lawmakers redraw the state’s congressional districts this fall, they must ensure that Fort Sill and Tinker Air Force Base remain in the 4th Congressional District, said veteran and native Oklahoman James Taylor. “We have jobs. We have high-tech jobs.