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The League of Women Voters of South Carolina joined other fair maps champions to remind SC Redistricting Subcommittees of their obligations to comply with the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The letters also urged transparency, public involvement, and fair representation in the redistricting process. 

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LWVSC Redistricting News

From receipt of census data to proposed maps on the Governor's desk, read about the process, the timeline, and opportunities for your involvement.  

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Redistricting SC 2021 has begun in the SC Senate and SC House. Here's what we know for sure: don't blink! Participate in the process at every juncture.  Keep your eyes on the goal: fair maps for South Carolina.  

Let legislators know #WeAreWatching

LWVSC Redistricting Advisory Committee
Public Statement

Columbia, SC - As SC Senate public hearings on redistricting begin this week, with SC House hearings to follow, the League of Women Voters of South Carolina (LWVSC) urges voters to attend or submit comments, and insist th

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Redistricting and gerrymandering aren’t sexy. No summer blockbusters or viral videos will highlight the drawing of legislative districts. But if ensuring that South Carolina is divided into districts that allow all South Carolinians to have a voice in their government appeals to you, well then...

Read more here: https://www.thestate.com/opinion/editorials/article253032443.html#storyl...

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SC Senate and House 2021 Redistricting meetings have begun. These first meetings will occur before the release of census data. Those testifying are expected to speak especially on communities of interest that are of concern to them and on the criteria to be used for drawing the districts.

Make your voice heard - in person, by Zoom, or in writing. Let them know #WeAreWatching.

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The SC Senate 2021 Redistricting Subcommittee will hold statewide public hearings, July 27 - Aug. 12.  We need voices like yours  —in person, on Zoom, or in writing. Let your legislators know what map criteria mean most to you.

Importantly, let them know WeAreWatching. 

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Since the 1787 convention that developed the framework for the U.S. Constitution, there has never been a convention called by the states. The current campaign is funded by wealthy special interests who want to rein in the federal government and its spending. Even if one thinks that is a worthy objective, the rules for a constitutional convention are determined by its attendees. Anything can be on the agenda, and the threat of a runaway convention would be real.

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The League of Women Voters is glad to have this opportunity to honor Representative John Lewis, a hero who made immense contributions to our national life together. We honor him in the most important way that we can, by advocating for secure accessible elections for all South Carolinians and for all Americans.

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