A primary driver of noncompetitive elections and unresponsive government is gerrymandering. Every 10 years, the party in power divides our citizens into districts designed to benefit that party rather than the people of Illinois. Favored candidates are nestled in “safe seats” with little or no political opposition. This system rewards politicians that toe the party line. Too often, candidates must appeal to only the most extreme partisan supporters in the primary before sailing to victory in the general election.