I am Ashley Oleson.

Fair redistricting is important to me because…

“I’ve been fighting for Fair Maps with LWVMD since 2015 because I see gerrymandering for what it is – voter suppression. It is essential that we repair redistricting processes in Maryland and throughout the nation to ensure the voices of the people are heard and confidence in our democracy can be restored. Politicians are supposed to listen to their constituents and trust that the people know which policies and politicians will best serve their needs. Gerrymandering tells voters that politicians don’t trust the people to make their own decisions – and that is in direct contradiction with our country’s democratic principles.”