What’s Happening with Prop 4: Overview

 

Proposition 4, passed by Utah voters, was meant to curb partisan gerrymandering by creating an independent redistricting process. Since its passage, the Utah Legislature has repeatedly worked to weaken, override, or undo the will of voters. Here’s where things stand now — and why this moment matters.

 

What the Utah GOP Is Doing Now

After abandoning an earlier effort to repeal Prop 4 through the Legislature, Utah GOP leaders have shifted strategies. They are now pursuing a ballot initiative to repeal Prop 4, using the same citizen-initiative process that voters used to pass it in the first place.

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To succeed, repeal organizers must collect:

• 140,748 valid signatures

• From at least 26 of Utah’s 29 Senate districts

• By February 15, 2026

 

The repeal effort is a massive undertaking, but it could succeed because it is backed by well-funded political interests.

In the meantime, the Legislature has continued to:

• Delay and undermine independent redistricting

• Advance “fairness tests” that critics argue are designed to lock in Republican advantage

• Push court-approved maps that dilute the voting power of urban and diverse communities--as usual. 
   

The Courts Are Still Involved

A state court is currently reviewing competing congressional maps and broader redistricting rules. Lawmakers have submitted a map favored by GOP leadership, while alternative maps have been proposed by voting-rights advocates, including the League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government.

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These decisions will shape Utah elections for years to come — regardless of what happens with a repeal effort.
 

Why This Matters

Utah voters already spoke. Prop 4 passed because Utahns wanted fair maps, real competition, and accountability — not politicians choosing their voters.

A repeal would:

• Roll back voter-approved reforms

• Further concentrate GOP power in the Legislature

• Make meaningful electoral change even harder

This is not abstract. It affects who gets representation, whose voices count, and whether elections are genuinely competitive.

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What You Can Do Right Now

 

This is where Indivisible members matter most.

1. Do NOT sign any petition to repeal Prop 4

Even if it’s framed as “reform,” “cleanup,” or “clarification,” signing helps advance repeal.

👉 If approached, politely decline and inform others.
 

2. Talk about Prop 4 — loudly and clearly

Many Utahns don’t realize repeal efforts are underway.

• Bring it up in community groups, book clubs, faith spaces, and neighborhood conversations

• Share accurate information on social media

• Correct misinformation when you see it

Short talking point to remember:

“Prop 4 passed because voters wanted fair maps. Repeal would undo that.”
 

3. Support organizations defending fair maps

Groups like Better Boundaries are tracking legal developments, organizing responses, and keeping the public informed.

👉 Sign up for updates: https://betterboundaries.org/
 

4. Show up when hearings or public comment opportunities appear

Legislators count on silence and fatigue. Public engagement still matters — especially when it’s visible and persistent.

Salt Lake Indivisible will share alerts when testimony, comments, or turnout are needed.

5. Help build a long game

If repeal does make the ballot, defeating it will require:

• Early messaging

• Volunteer power

• Community education

• Coalition work across organizations

Now is the time to prepare — not scramble later.
 

Bottom Line

 

This fight is not over — and what's happening now is not just procedural.

Prop 4 is about whether Utah respects voter decisions or treats them as optional.

We passed fair maps once.
We can defend them again.

Stay engaged. Stay informed. Stay loud.