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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.
Take Action
Letter Campaign
Vote YES to SB 53
Since August, Indiana has been subject to the “will they, won’t they” of redistricting. Recently, the Senate was able to kill the bill that would have changed congressional districts mid-cycle (HB1032). However, living in the fear that this can happen whenever DC outsiders or our lawmakers decide is not fair to Hoosier voters. Sen. Qaddoura and Sen. Walker have co-sponsored Senate Bill 53, a bill that would make mid-cycle redistricting illegal. Tell your State Senator...
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Recent Updates
Recap
Mid-Cycle Redistricting Defeated!
After months of national political pressure, misinformation, and even harassment aimed at forcing a rushed “emergency” redistricting plan, the Indiana Senate refused to give in.
They stopped Trump’s allies from pushing through a map designed to lock in partisan advantage and silence voters before a single ballot could be cast and it was thanks to Common Causers, like you!
They stopped Trump’s allies from pushing through a map designed to lock in partisan advantage and silence voters before a single ballot could be cast and it was thanks to Common Causers, like you!
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Tell Your Legislators: Support Bill to Ban Mid-Cycle Redistricting
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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.
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Press Release
Indiana House Cowers to Political Intimidation
Hoosiers spoke clearly and said they did not want mid-decade redistricting and Indiana House Republicans ignored them
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New Bill Would Ban Mid-Decade Redistricting in Indiana
After weeks of advocacy from Hoosiers opposed to gerrymandering, State Senator Fady Qaddoura will introduce legislation to ban mid-decade redistricting in Indiana during the upcoming legislative session.
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Voters Win with No Mid-Decade Redistricting
Despite the threats and bullying coming from out-of-state interests, state senators are listening to the Hoosiers they represent by rejecting mid-decade redistricting.