Position Paper
Policy Statement on Mid-Decade Redistricting Response
Common Cause reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fair representation, fair maps, and people-centered democratic processes in every state.
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National Report
California Community Redistricting Report Card
Report
The Promise of Fair Maps
With the 2020 local redistricting cycle concluded, this report takes a step back to evaluate the effectiveness of the FAIR MAPS Act and related independent redistricting commission reforms at encouraging meaningful public participation and promoting the adoption of maps that better reflect and empower a jurisdiction’s diverse communities.
Letter
Letter in Support of Creation of Independent Redistricting Commission for the City of Los Angeles, CA
Report
We Draw the Lines
This guide gives a comprehensive overview of redistricting rules and steps on how to get involved in the redistricting process. Download the report or view it below.
Guide
Roadmap for Local Redistricting in California
This guide gives an overview to new legal requirements and best practices for local redistricting in California. Download the Roadmap or view it below.
Guide
California City & County Redistricting: New Timing Requirements & Deadlines
Letter
Letter to CA Citizens Redistricting Commission Regarding Selection of Remaining Commissioners
As you are aware, the random drawing to select the first eight commissioners resulted in zero Latinos
being selected.
In a state where Latinos comprise nearly 40 percent of the total population and nearly one third of its
citizen voting age population, a lack of Latino representation on the Commission would be unacceptable.
Fortunately, you have the power, and the legal obligation, to rectify the dramatic underrepresentation of
Latinos when you make your determinations regarding the final six...
being selected.
In a state where Latinos comprise nearly 40 percent of the total population and nearly one third of its
citizen voting age population, a lack of Latino representation on the Commission would be unacceptable.
Fortunately, you have the power, and the legal obligation, to rectify the dramatic underrepresentation of
Latinos when you make your determinations regarding the final six...
Letter
Common Cause Signs Amicus Letter Urging CA Supreme Court to Extend Redistricting Deadlines
Due to COVID-19 delaying the 2020 Census, redistricting advocates including former Gov. Schwarzenegger, Common Cause and the League of Women Voters of California sign an amicus letter urging the California Supreme Court to extend redistricting deadlines. This will preserve the drawing of new voting maps for the next decade.
