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Voting Rights Organizations Sponsor Bill Aiming to End Local Gerrymandering in California

AB 1248 prioritizes people and communities over sitting incumbents by requiring a politically independent redistricting process for local jurisdictions throughout the state

Statewide Investigation of California’s 2020 Local Redistricting Cycle Finds Widespread Gerrymandering to Protect Incumbents, Underscores Benefits of Independent Commissions

Voting rights and civil rights organizations recommend key solutions to end gerrymandering in the Golden State and support an inclusive, multiracial democracy

Redistricting Expert and Resources Available for Journalists

As LA evaluates options for independent redistricting, one of California’s foremost experts on the topic is available for consultation

California Common Cause Launches “Guide to CA Fair Redistricting”

The guide outlines common sense principles for designing and implementing independent redistricting commissions throughout the state.

California Common Cause Announces “Democracy Heroes” Honors to Mark 50th Anniversary

On April 7, 2022, California Common Cause will celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary and honor “Democracy Heroes” who have played vital roles in the fight to strengthen democracy in California. The event will also celebrate the former staff and board members who helped make possible the organization’s accomplishments over the past five decades while laying the groundwork for our next 50 years. 

California Citizens Redistricting Commission Finalizes Independent Redistricting Process, Showing the Nation How Participatory Redistricting Can Be

The Commission drew new district maps for our congressional delegation, State Senate, State Assembly, and Board of Equalization over the course of roughly 150 livestreamed meetings, including meetings dedicated to every region of the state and meetings held in a wide variety of languages.

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