Redistricting: Where the League Stands

On August 6, 2025, League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to states considering mid-cycle redistricting:

"The League of Women Voters does not support a tit-for-tat approach to redistricting. State legislatures redrawing their maps mid-cycle reflects political gamesmanship that erodes public trust in our democracy. Redistricting must be fair, transparent, and rooted in the voices of voters — not partisan retaliation. 

"Manipulating maps for political gain is a disservice to the people. The League stands for maps that reflect communities, not political calculations. Voters deserve stable, fair representation — not to be used as pawns in a power grab. When politicians rewrite the rules mid-game to protect their control, democracy loses.

"The League of Women Voters is ready to fight to ensure fairness for voters, no matter what politicians do for their own gain. We stand ready to protect the voices of all voters because that is what our democracy is built on."

Call to Action: Defend Fair Maps Now. 

• The League urges the public to stay informed and engaged — attend hearings, submit public comments, and join local advocacy efforts to stop unjustified mid-cycle redistricting.
• Redistricting should serve the people, not politicians. Let’s keep the power in the hands of voters — not in the backrooms of political gamesmanship.
• Share the truth: redistricting is just the tool being used, but the real game is trying to keep us from knowing the corruption happening within the highest levels of power in DC.

 retain their right to vote. This bill is gaining momentum and we want to continue to build the list of co-sponsors before the end of session. There are currently 22 Assembly sponsors and 12 Senate sponsors.
What can you  do?Tell your Assemblymember and Senator to co-sponsor the bill before the end of session by clicking here to write to them and here to call. Find your district here.

Senate District 51 Senator Peter Oberacker: 518-455-3131

District 102 Assemlyman Chris Tague: 518-455-5363

District 122 Assembly Brian Miller: 518-455-5334

Stand Up for Democracy!

Take Action: Voice Your Opinion of the SAVE Act. 

What is the SAVE Act? It's an attempt by Congress to limit voter registration by setting up obstacles to voter registration. The House passed the bill, and now it's in the hands of the Senate and has been there for almost a month.  Review these talking points from the LWVUS to help you compose your message when you contact your representative. Read what the NCLS (National Council of State Legislators) says about the basic provisions, including a provision that establishes criminal penalities for election officials who mistakenly register someone who is not elegilble.
And check out this video from the LWVNY's series "Defending Democracy" which outlines the major faults of this proposal.
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