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

Action Alerts

Call to Action - Time for Nonpartisan Redistricting

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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: 
Oct 28 2017 12:00 am to 11:45 pm
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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BRIEF SUMMARY: The LWVDV supports incorporation of separate communities within the San Ramon Valley. The SRV members of the LWVDV favor the incorporation of Alamo. 

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In favor of proportional representation in multi-seat districts, as a way of achieving both competitive elections and fair representation of both majorities and minorities within a district.

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Politicians should not be choosing their voters.

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