Equitable Maps

We fought hard to end gerrymandering in Colorado because we believe in fair maps. For us, fair maps mean prioritizing communities of interest, especially communities of color, so historically underrepresented populations will have the opportunity to choose representatives who will best represent them and their interests in Denver and in Washington, D.C.

The preliminary maps have completely ignored Colorado’s constitution by splitting communities of color and slashing the number of districts communities of color could meaningfully influence. While Colorado Common Cause does not advocate for a specific map, we have example maps that demonstrate how communities of color could be prioritized. Compare these maps with the current preliminary maps, this can help you prepare for testimony at an upcoming public hearing.


Dave’s Redistricting – Best Minority Representation

Our friends at Dave’s redistricting have created a map showing the best minority representation for the house, senate, and congressional plans. Click on the picture to explore the map using Dave’s redistricting software.

Congressional map showing best minority representation, created by Dave’s Redistricting. Click here to learn more about Dave’s rating system.

State house map showing best minority representation, created by Dave’s Redistricting. Click here to learn more about Dave’s rating system.

State senate map showing best minority representation, created by Dave’s Redistricting. Click here to learn more about Dave’s rating system.

Colorado Common Cause Example Maps

Our resident map expert, Jennifer Parenti, created maps to demonstrate the maximum number of majority-minority districts for house, senate, and congressional maps. These maps are not officially endorsed by Colorado Common Cause.

This map demonstrates it is possible to create two Congressional districts in the Denver Metro area where communities of color would make up a majority of the people (total population) represented within the district. The largest voting bloc in District 1 would be the Hispanic/Latino population. In District 2, a coalition of communities of color would come together to form a majority BIPOC district. Additionally, it is possible to create a 3rd district in the southern part of the state that would be considered a strong “minority influenced” district and where the growth of communities of color is expected to outpace the white population and language/ethnic minority influence should grow over time. Click the map to explore it in more detail.

This map illustrates that at least 16 CO General Assembly House districts can be drawn that would preserve racial, ethnic or language minority groups and give them a majority influence within the district. According to the Colorado Constitution, these communities are required to be preserved through the redistricting process and while some changes to exact boundaries will undoubtedly be required, in principle, the process should strive to ensure at least 16 “majority-minority” house districts are created. Click the map to explore it in more detail.

This map illustrates that it is possible to create at least 9 CO General Assembly Senate districts where ethnic, racial and/or language minority groups would have a majority influence within the district. According to the Colorado Constitution, these communities are required to be preserved through the redistricting process and while some changes to exact boundaries will undoubtedly be required, in principle, the process should strive to ensure at least 9 “majority-minority” senate districts are created. Click the map to explore it in more detail. Click the map to explore it in more detail.

Explore the Preliminary Maps 

Use Dave’s Redistricting software to explore the commission’s preliminary maps in more detail. Zoom in on your community and surrounding neighborhoods to help prepare for verbal or written testimony.

Explore the preliminary Congressional map in more detail using Dave’s Redistricting software.

Explore the preliminary state House map in more detail using Dave’s Redistricting software.

Explore the preliminary state Senate map in more detail using Dave’s Redistricting software.

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