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Voting & Elections 12.15.2015

Evenwel, Equal Representation Depends on Justice Kennedy

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Tuesday in Evenwel v. Abbott, a case that has huge implications for who has a voice in our democracy.

Voting & Elections 12.8.2015

Supreme Court Orders Full Hearing of Common Cause Member's Challenge to Maryland Redistricting

Steve Shapiro, a Common Cause Maryland member and a longtime federal employee, filed that case that became Shapiro v. McManus on his own behalf. Though not a lawyer, he represented himself when the case came before U.S. District Judge James K. Breder in Baltimore and later when it was before the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. Judge Breder dismissed the case, concluding that the claim of partisan gerrymandering is not a matter for the courts to decide. While his decision was upheld by the 4th Circuit, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the suit should have been heard and decided on the merits by a special three-judge panel.

Voting & Elections 12.4.2015

Evenwel v. Abbott Telepresser

Common Cause hosted a telephone media conference call on Evenwel v. Abbott, potential landmark case on redistricting and every citizen’s right to fair representation on Friday, Decmber 4. You can listen to the 38 minute briefing here.

Voting & Elections 12.3.2015

Florida Supreme Court Issues Final Ruling in Favor of Common Cause Congressional Map

The Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Fair Districts Now Coalition and selected its preferred map to replace existing congressional districts.

Voting & Elections 12.2.2015

"A Victory for Every Floridian"

This is a victory for every Floridian. Common Cause and our coalition partners pursued this case to uphold the standards for redistricting that were written into the state constitution by Florida voters in 2010.

Voting & Elections 11.12.2015

Common Cause Ohio Calls for Reform of Congressional Redistricting Following Historic Win on Issue 1

It is time for the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission to encourage the state legislature to stop hyper-partisan, winner-take-all congressional map-making.

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