Campaign
Ending Gerrymandering in Indiana
Common Cause Indiana is leading the fight for fair redistricting in Indiana. We support legislation to create a people's redistricting commission in Indiana and establish nonpartisan redistricting standards.
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.
What We’re Doing
Litigation
Common Cause Indiana v. City of Anderson
Common Cause Indiana, the Anderson-Madison County NAACP, the League of Women Voters Indiana, and individual voters filed a lawsuit in federal court, asserting Anderson’s city council districts were malapportioned in violation of federal and state law.
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Recent Updates
Article
Federal Court Rules that Anderson City Council Must Draw Fair Maps
A federal judge has ruled that the Anderson, Indiana City Council’s failure to draw fair council maps violates the U.S. Constitution, and fair maps must be drawn.
Press
Press Release
Common Cause, League of Women Voters Provide Unique Opportunity to Offer Fair City Council Maps
Common Cause Indiana and the League of Women Voters of LaPorte County will host a public webinar on May 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. central time to allow LaPorte citizens to learn how to directly submit new city council maps to their City Council.
Press Release
EVENT: Community Meeting on Change to City Council Redistricting
Common Cause Indiana and the League of Women Voters of Porter County are inviting the public to a town hall on May 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss a people-first approach to drawing city council districts.
Press Release
New Map Finally Gives Anderson Equal Representation
A statement from Common Cause Indiana after the Anderson City Council passed “Map H” to redraw their council districts into a map that complied with the 10 percent variance required under the law.
Dan Vicuña
Director of Redistricting and Representation
Alton Wang
Equal Justice Works Fellow
Sarah Andre
Mapping Demography Specialist