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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Erin Grunze: Redistricting ruling puts onus on states

    League of Women Voters
    Public Statement
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 18, 2018      
    Press Mention

    On Wednesday, organizations of the Fair Elections Project of Wisconsin held a Maps Madness event at the state Capitol. Attending for LWV WI were former Executive Director, Andrea Kaminski, and intern Sam Hutchison.

    Simple idea: Voters should pick politicians, not the other way around.

    Action Alerts

    Call to Action - Time for Nonpartisan Redistricting

    Position

    Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.
    Blog Post

    A four-minute presentation on redistricting by Professor Nathaniel Persily, published on YouTube on February 10, 2016.

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    Action Alerts

    In January, the 37th Wisconsin county passed a resolution for Fair Maps. That means MORE THAN HALF of all Wisconsin counties—representing 64% of Wisconsinites—have formally asked the state to end gerrymandering and adopt a nonpartisan process for

    LWV WI Issues Briefing 2017
    Event Date: 
    10/28/2017 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
    Event location: 

    Madison College, Truax Campus

    Nearly 120 League members and friends attended LWV WI’s State Issues Briefing on October 28 at Madison College. Here are summaries and resources from the day of presentations and small group sessions.

    The League of Women Voters believes responsibility for redistricting preferably should be vested in an independent special commission, with membership that reflects the diversity of the unit government, including citizens at large, representatives of public interest groups, and members of minority groups.

    Every redistricting process should include:

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