Redistricting

Redistricting

Support redistricting processes and enforceable standards that promote fair and effective representation at all levels of government with maximum opportunity for public participation.

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Redistricting is the process of creating representational district maps for states and local communities.  Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the decennial census.  Redistricting decisions determine how communities are represented and how resources are distributed.  These decisions significantly affect the quality of an individual's life today and in the future.  Resources affect health care, transportation, jobs, the environment, education, etc.

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Although the Census Bureau updated their schedule August 3 to say the count will now be ending September 30 instead of October 31, Census takers will be in Rhode Island (Providence area) starting August 6.

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JULY 27, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census...

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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Census Bureau has adjusted it's timeline for Census data collection, moving everything back by about four months. Connecticut is doing better than the national average with self-response, but there are notable gaps between our cities.

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LWVCT is proud to be part of the People Powered Fair Maps Campaign. The goal is to create fair and transparent, people-powered redistricting processes to eliminate partisan and racial gerrymandering in states nationwide.

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See our updated Redistricting page with information on what's going on and how to be involved in Rhode Island.

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