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Fair Redistricting & Ending Gerrymandering

Politicians should not be allowed to draw voting maps that benefit themselves. We need to create a fair system so that voters choose their politicians, not the other way around.

Every ten years, states redraw their electoral districts to reflect population changes. This process should be about making sure that everyone has a voice in our government, but in some states, it has become a partisan tool to undermine our democracy.

Drawing unfair maps — a process known as gerrymandering — denies communities the representation and resources they deserve. Our work to end gerrymandering includes efforts in the courts, on the ballot, and in the legislature to ensure a just and independent process.

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Our Work at the Georgia State Capitol

Legislation

Our Work at the Georgia State Capitol

Every legislative session, Common Cause Georgia shows up at the State Capitol to fight for a democracy that works for everyone. We monitor legislation, advocate for policies that protect and expand voting rights, ensure fair and transparent elections, and push back on efforts to concentrate power or silence civic participation. From redistricting and campaign finance reform to ballot access and ethics in government, we work across issue areas to hold lawmakers accountable and advance the interests of everyday Georgians.

We believe that a healthy democracy requires more than casting a ballot. That's why we also work to ensure that the rules governing our elections and our government are fair, transparent, and free from undue influence, and that all Georgians, regardless of background, have an equal voice in the decisions that shape their lives.

You can read details about important bills we are tracking this session and find letter and call campaigns we have set up to pressure our state elected officials around certain critical bills.
Join our Democracy Squad!

Campaign

Join our Democracy Squad!

Looking to get more involved in our democracy, but not sure where to start? Are you a longtime activist looking for a community of like minded individuals? Join a Democracy Squad call!

Every first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM the Democracy Squad is an informal 30-minutes Zoom space where you can connect with fellow Georgians, learn what's happening in our state, and find your place in the movement. Come to chat, learn, or take action. We are building a people power movement to meet the current moment, and you are a part of it!
Common Cause v. Raffensperger

Litigation

Common Cause v. Raffensperger

Black voters in Georgia saw their voting power diminished in the last redistricting cycle. In response, Common Cause, the League of Women Voters of Georgia, and a group of Georgia voters filed a federal lawsuit challenging Georgia’s congressional map.

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Join us for the March 17 Democracy Squad Call!

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Join us for the March 17 Democracy Squad Call!

Democracy Squad on March 17
Join us for our next Democracy Squad call on Monday, March 17 at 6:30 PM on Zoom!

This is your 30-minute space to stay informed on what's happening in Georgia and find out how you can take action. We'll share the latest updates from Common Cause Georgia, current calls to action, and what we're watching at the state level and we want to hear from you too. What's happening in your community? What issues matter most to you? What do you want to see us do?
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2023 Elections Debrief

2023 Elections Debrief

Every year is an election year in Georgia. Even without statewide elections, in 2023 there were several municipal races throughout the state, from mayoral contests to school board seats to changes to special-purpose local-option sales tax (SPLOST). While much smaller scale and with lower turnout, these off-year contests offer a glimpse of issues we can expect entering the 2024 election cycle.

2023 Post Legislative Redistricting Issue Brief

2023 Post Legislative Redistricting Issue Brief

As the eyes of the nation again turn to Georgia to watch the redrawing of redistricting maps, lets take a look at the impacts of redistricting during our 2023 legislative session.

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New Georgia Voting Maps Fail to Represent Black Voices

Press Release

New Georgia Voting Maps Fail to Represent Black Voices

“The new maps—drawn unfairly and without transparency failed to fairly represent Black voters, as ordered by the court,” said Aunna Dennis, Executive Director of Common Cause Georgia

Common Cause Georgia Calls on Legislature to Pass Compliant Voting Maps 

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Common Cause Georgia Calls on Legislature to Pass Compliant Voting Maps 

ATLANTA — A three-judge panel for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia issued a stay in Common Cause v. Raffensperger, the federal court challenge of Georgia’s 2021 congressional voting map. The trial set to begin on November 13, 2023 has been postponed in light of the state defendants’ decision to not seek a stay pending appeal of a separate challenge to the maps that resulted in a court ruling that found that map in violation of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). That ruling ordered the Georgia Legislature to draw new...

Common Cause Georgia, League of Women Voters, SPLC Applaud Court’s Decision to Move Redistricting Case Forward

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Common Cause Georgia, League of Women Voters, SPLC Applaud Court’s Decision to Move Redistricting Case Forward

A three-judge panel for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is allowing a case challenging Georgia’s racially gerrymandered congressional district map to move forward. The case, brought by several Georgia voters, Common Cause Georgia and the League of Women Voters of Georgia will go to trial in November.

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