Kutztown University student Ben Winn of Palmerton has earned an honorable mention in the Draw The Lines statewide legislative mapping contest. Winn entered in the higher education age category for the central region.

A 22-year-old senior, Winn is studying communications and political science and is currently pursuing admission to graduate programs for political science and policymaking.

Winn is a supporter of anti-gerrymandering actions such as those from Draw The Lines, as well as workers’ rights, environmentalism and reducing the wealth gap. Winn hopes to enter the political world as an elected official, consultant or lobbyist following his higher education.