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New Report Examines Redistricting Impact on Native American Communities Post-2020 Census

A new report from Common Cause examines the impact of the recent redistricting cycle on Native American communities. “Stronger Together: Native Americans’ Fight for Fair Redistricting,” looks at the attempts to undermine the Native American vote through gerrymandering and how a number of them were foiled.

The report focuses particularly on Arizona, Alaska, South Dakota, Oregon, Minnesota, and New Mexico - states with some of the highest population share of Native Americans based on the 2020 Census. It highlights the...
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MICHIGAN: Redistricting Open Office Hours

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission needs to hear from folks in southeast Michigan! The commission is in the process of redrawing the state Senate district maps, which will impact who represents you through 2032. In order to make the maps fair and represent the most people, they need to hear from you at their upcoming public hearings, townhalls, and mapping sessions. About our Redistricting Open Office Hours: We won’t tell you what to say,...

Tell Congress: End Shameful Felony Disenfranchisement

Every American citizen deserves to be heard in our democracy. But right now, Jim Crow-era felony disenfranchisement laws deny this fundamental right to over 4.6 million Americans.

Congress must take action to fix this by passing the Inclusive Democracy Act, which would guarantee voting rights to ALL American citizens.

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Virginia Returning Citizens

Common Cause Virginia is campaigning to restore voting rights to returning citizens who served time for their felony convictions.

Charge Report: Community Redistricting Report Card

The Community Redistricting Report Card reflects on this redistricting cycle, rating each state’s redistricting process based on community feedback. This report is the product of hundreds of on-the- ground interviews and surveys conducted by CHARGE.

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Lamone v. Benisek Amicus Brief

In a case originally brought by a Common Cause Maryland member, Steve Shapiro, plaintiffs argue that Maryland’s congressional map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. Following the 2010 census, the Democratic governor and Democrats in the legislature successfully conspired to draw districts that would ensure the defeat of one of the state’s two Republican members of Congress.

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