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Voting & Elections 09.17.2014

Common Cause North Carolina Discusses Gerrymandering in Radio Interview

Jane Pinsky on North Carolina public radio discussing gerrymandering

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Voting & Elections 09.16.2014

Inaugural Rally and Run to End Rampant Gerrymandering in Maryland (Sept. 19-21)

press advisory for Maryland Gerrymander Meander

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Voting & Elections 09.16.2014

Common Cause Ohio Weighs in on Constitutional Modernization Commission’s Redistricting Fail

Columbus Dispatch article on Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission redistricting fail

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Voting & Elections 09.15.2014

Common Cause North Carolina Highlights Unfair Representation in New Mailer

North Carolina mailing to rising American electorate

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Voting & Elections 08.15.2014

Cap Times Backs Common Cause Wisconsin’s Effort to Highlight Candidate Views on Redistricting

The Capital Times published an editorial today supporting Common Cause Wisconsin’s call for candidates to make their views known on redistricting reform. Of the 99 Assembly races that will be decided in November, 52 candidates will run without major party opposition as a result of gerrymandering.

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Voting & Elections 08.13.2014

Florida Legislature’s Proposed Congressional Map Again Fails Minority Voters

Common Cause Florida Chair Peter Butzin criticized the Florida State Legislature’s proposed congressional map in Reuters yesterday for its continued packing of minority voters to limit their influence on surrounding districts.

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