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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In September 2019, the League launched its national redistricting effort People Powered Fair Maps™ (PPFM).

PPFM aimed to create greater transparency, fairness, and public participation in the redistricting process, which determines voting access, partisan representation, and federal funding for communities across the country. 

Multicolored flyer showing and naming 5 speakers for an upcoming event on May 19, 2022 on redistrictong in CT
Event Date: 
05/19/2022 - 10:00am
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Speakers will provide an update on the Connecticut congressional redistricting process, explain how the new maps were drawn, and discuss what the new districts mean for the Latino community in the state.

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LWVFL Needs Our Help Now: 

Tell Legislators to reject the Governor's abuse of power and gerrymandered map!

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Joan Twiggs, director at large for the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, joins Public News Service to discuss the next stage of the once-a-decade redistricting process - the creation of voting districts. Also known as electoral districts or wards, voting districts are the hyperlocal areas determining polling place locations on Election Day.

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Patricia Rossi weighs in on the redistricting process during NBC Connecticut's Face the Facts' November 29th airing.

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Pleasant Hill may move to by-district elections. Groups are learning about what this will mean for the city. Select "Read More" for full information.
Redistricting is the process where district lines are redrawn within a jurisdiction, based on population. Fair, representative redistricting plans ensure that elected officials will be responsive for voters in their communities. Public participation in map-drawing is critical to ensure that communities have the strongest voice possible. You can meet with elected officials, attend public meetings, work with your neighbors, and use social media to encourage others to participate.

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Connecticut and New York have approved their new voting district maps. For the next 10 years these district lines will shape how political power plays out in both states. Joan Twiggs, Director at Large and People Powered Fair Maps Champion for the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, spoke to WSHU for the Full Story program about Connecticut's new voting district maps, published on February 18, 2022.

Action Alerts

LWVCT has proposed a bill to create a Task Force to Study Redistricting in Connecticut. Contact the GAE Committee today and urge them to introduce this bill before the February 25 deadline! Despite our advocacy calling for increased transparency, public involvement, and nonpartisanship in the redistricting process, 2021 redistricting was once again completed behind closed doors. We can't go back, but we can take steps now to make sure we don't repeat these mistakes. You can help!

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The ability to vote for our lawmakers is the cornerstone of our democracy. Access to the ballot box has evolved over time and has, until recently, demonstrated progress toward racial equity. Florida is now eroding the progress we have made toward voting equity. In the 2021 legislative session, Florida passed a law that is expected to suppress voting, especially among people of color. We urge you to get involved. Visit the Florida Redistricting website to submit testimony telling our legislators to give all our citizens a fair chance to choose their representatives. Visit the LWVAC Redistricting webpage for additional information on redistricting.

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Redistricting Wrap Up

Submitted by Margo Reeg on behalf of the LWV of LA County ILO

January 27, 2022

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