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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Demand Fair Redistricting in Minnesota
Help us tell our legislators that we demand redistricting reforms be centered in community. Legislators are responsible for creating voting maps that accurately represent our communities, but due to partisanship, they haven't been able to work across party lines and draw maps for the good of ALL Minnesotans.
Lawmakers have had years to come together and draw maps for the good of our democracy but they continue to pass this responsibility off to the courts, which results in "Least Change" maps. That means that for decades...
Lawmakers have had years to come together and draw maps for the good of our democracy but they continue to pass this responsibility off to the courts, which results in "Least Change" maps. That means that for decades...
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Minnesota Deserves an Independent Redistricting Committee
What You Need to Know About Redistricting in Minnesota
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Redistricting Proposal is a Path to More Partisan Gridlock
Common Cause Minnesota, a leader in independent redistricting reforms, is calling on legislators to vote against HF550 because it will continue partisan gridlock.
Press Release
Redistricting Proposal Centers Politicians Over People, Must Be Rejected
Common Cause Minnesota, a leader in independent redistricting reforms, is calling on legislators to stop HF550/SF824 because it is a bad redistricting bill that does not change who controls the drawing the maps.
Press Release
Redistricting Coalition Urges Clean Process for Important Reform
Common Cause Minnesota, in partnership with community-led groups, is urging legislative leaders to pass redistricting reform legislation as a stand-alone bill.
Dan Vicuña
Director of Redistricting and Representation
Alton Wang
Equal Justice Works Fellow
Sarah Andre
Mapping Demography Specialist