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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The League of Women Voters of Bucks County celebrated the People Powered Fair Maps National Day of Action on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Bucks County Administration Building in Doylestown.

Graphic with a sign that says "Fair Maps" and the text "End Gerrymandering. Every Vote Must Count," followed by "Contact my Legislators"

Action Alerts

Do you want to end gerrymandering in Wisconsin?

Event Date: 
Apr 29 2021 05:00 pm to Apr 30 2021 04:45 pm
Event location: 

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Join Leagues of Women Voters of Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties for the People Powered Fair Maps Day of Action rally on Thursday, April 29, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

Event Date: 
Apr 29 2021 07:00 pm to Apr 30 2021 06:45 pm
Event location: 

Zoom, respond at link below to get the link

The Virginia League of Women Voters  is joining the national LWV in a National Day of Action on Redistricting by holding a webinar on Thursday April 29 from 7-8:30  p.m.

Event Date: 
Apr 29 2021 06:00 pm to Apr 30 2021 05:45 pm

"Kansans Deserve Fair Maps Redistricting" is the title of a panel discussion hosted by LWVK.

People Powered Fair Maps Day of Action
Event Date: 
Apr 29 2021 06:30 pm

The League of Women Voters of Idaho (LWVID), a nonpartisan organization, is rolling out a public education drive on April 29th for the upcoming legislative and congressional reapportionment. The LWV People Powered Fair Maps Campaign advocates for

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Action Alerts

Senate Bill 753: An Act Concerning the Counting of Incarcerated Persons for Purposes of Determining Legislative Districts was voted out of committee this week. If passed by the CT legislature, the bill would end the unfair practice of prison gerrymandering. Please contact your state senator and ask them to 1) urge Senate Leadership to bring this bill to a vote and 2) vote “YES” on SB 753 when it is raised.

CITIES INCLUDE: Fresno and Kingsburg 

TIME FRAME FOR REDISTRICTING

No earlier than 21 days after the release of the census data by the Statewide Database. If next election is between January & June 2022, then no later than Election Day-174. no later than Election Day-174 if the next election is before July 1, 2022; no later than Election Day-205 if next election is July 1 2022 or later.

If next election is after July 1 2022, then no later than Election Day-205

CA Election Code sections 21622 and 21628

CITIES INCLUDE:  Coalinga, Kerman, Reedley, Sanger, Selma 

Clovis currently votes at large but is considering transitioning to district lines.

 

TIME FRAME FOR REDISTRICTING

TIME FRAME FOR REDISTRICTING

Not Applicable

CRITERIA APPLIED TO DRAWING DISTRICT LINES

  • Equal Population “As equal as may be.”

  • Voting Rights Act - Silent on requirement to comply. Discretionary Criteria that may be considered. No ranking of criteria.

  • Topography

  • Geography

  • Cohesiveness, Contiguity, and Compactness of the territory

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