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 elections should represent the will of the people, not partisan interests. We need to reform the rules to END gerrymandering – so that our government is truly of, by, and for the people.
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These politicians followed Trump’s mid-decade redistricting orders and carved up a Congressional district to silence Black voters.
So, Common Cause filed an emergency lawsuit to try and shut down mid-decade map rigging in North Carolina and stop their attempt to silence voters.
Common Cause’s strategic state-by-state litigation is the best tool we have to stop both parties from gerrymandering voters out of our political process.
This is a battle between democracy and dictatorship we can’t afford to lose. Will you chip in to support our efforts?
