Litigation
Common Cause Florida v. Byrd
Common Cause and partners are challenging a discriminatory congressional voting map enacted in Florida.
Fair Redistricting & Ending Gerrymandering
Politicians should not be allowed to draw voting maps that benefit themselves. We need to create a fair system so that voters choose their politicians, not the other way around.
Every ten years, states redraw their electoral districts to reflect population changes. This process should be about making sure that everyone has a voice in our government, but in some states, it has become a partisan tool to undermine our democracy.
Drawing unfair maps — a process known as gerrymandering — denies communities the representation and resources they deserve. Our work to end gerrymandering includes efforts in the courts, on the ballot, and in the legislature to ensure a just and independent process.
What We’re Doing
Fair Districts
Fair districts stop elected officials from manipulating voting maps to keep themselves and their party in power.
Litigation
League of Women Voters of Florida v. Detzner
We challenged Florida’s congressional and state senate maps that showed partisan gerrymandering— and won.
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Recent Updates
Position Statement
Redistricting Plaintiffs will Continue Fight for Voting Rights without Appeal
DeSantis’ congressional map that weakens Black voting power will remain in place for 2024
Blog Post
Common Cause v Byrd: Federal Redistricting Trial Wraps Up
Some key take aways from our federal redistricting trial that was heard by a three judge panel in federal court in Tallahassee from September 26-October 3
Blog Post
Florida Redistricting Trial 2023 Live Updates
Common Cause Florida will bring you live updates from our team inside the courtroom.
Related Resources
National Report
Florida Community Redistricting Report Card
Litigation
Common Cause Florida v. Byrd Plaintiffs
Learn more about the Floridians that have joined Common Cause Florida, FairDistricts Now, and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP to challenge the discriminatory congressional map in Florida.
Find Your New Districts
Guide
A Guide to the 2022 Redistricting Process in Florida
February 2021 - Thank you to Ellen Freidin of Fair Districts Now for putting together this helpful guide.
Press
Press Release
Voting Rights Groups Send Congressional Map Back for Review
“A map that moved through the legislative process with intent to discriminate against the voters cannot stand,” said Amy Keith, Common Cause Florida Executive Director.
Press Release
Federal Court Declines to Halt Unfair Voting Map
Yesterday, a federal court in Florida ruled that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional map that intentionally silences Black voters can remain in place for the 2024 election.
Press Release
Florida Court Shirks Responsibility to Halt Unfair Voting Map
“This decision blatantly ignores the will of Florida voters who—more than a decade ago—demanded Fair Districts that protect representation for communities of color."
Dan Vicuña
Director of Redistricting and Representation
Alton Wang
Equal Justice Works Fellow
Sarah Andre
Mapping Demography Specialist