Wisconsin Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to ‘Ban Partisan Gerrymandering’ Through Constitutional Amendment

Evers signed an executive order calling lawmakers back on April 14, but GOP leaders have expressed skepticism about the proposal.

Gov. Tony Evers in WIsconsin Dells, Wisc., on June 14, 2025. Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #285 on Tuesday, calling the Republican-controlled state Legislature into a special session on April 14 to take up a constitutional amendment banning partisan gerrymandering.

The Democratic governor said the proposed amendment would prohibit partisan map-drawing but would not prescribe a specific redistricting process or commission.