Litigation
Moore v. Harper
Common Cause took the fight for free and fair elections all the way to the Supreme Court and won.
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
Georgia Litigation
Common Cause v. Raffensperger
Black voters in Georgia saw their voting power diminished in the last redistricting cycle. In response, Common Cause, the League of Women Voters of Georgia, and a group of Georgia voters filed a federal lawsuit challenging Georgia’s congressional map.
New Mexico Litigation
Republican Party of New Mexico v. Oliver Amicus Brief
Common Cause New Mexico and our partners filed an amicus brief in support of neither party to provide guidance to the court in this challenge to the state's congressional district map.
Indiana Litigation
Common Cause Indiana v. City of Anderson
Common Cause Indiana, the Anderson-Madison County NAACP, the League of Women Voters Indiana, and individual voters filed a lawsuit in federal court, asserting Anderson’s city council districts were malapportioned in violation of federal and state law.
Litigation
LWV Utah v. Utah State Legislature Amicus Brief
Common Cause filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the State of Utah to protect the 2018 voter-approved citizens redistricting commission in League of Women Voters of Utah v. Utah State Legislature. In the brief, we underscore how the state has ignored the will of the people by passing legislation that imposes impartial voting maps and abandons the key principles of fair redistricting.
Take Action
Petition
Sign the Petition: We need fair, independent redistricting
Our elections should represent the will of the people, not partisan interests. We need to reform the rules to END gerrymandering – so that our government is truly of, by, and for the people.
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Recent Updates
Recap
Common Cause Wrapped 2024
10 Common Cause Led Victories in 2024
Article
Four Voting Rights Victories That Give Us Hope
Let’s take a minute to acknowledge the victories that make our democracy stronger and more accessible.
Blog Post
Gerrymander Gazette: America’s Newest Redistricting Commissions
Related Resources
Report
Unlocking Fair Maps: The Keys to Independent Redistricting
This report delves into the considerations advocates and policymakers face when proposing an independent redistricting commission, and it describes and assesses the common elements of contemporary commissions. Every IRC should be set up to best serve the needs of your state or locality because there is no one-size-fits-all model for an independent commission.
Report
The Roadmap for Fair Maps in 2030
The Roadmap for Fair Maps in 2030 provides a detailed summary of the conclusions from the first ever convening of people-led redistricting commissioners from across the country.
Report
Charge Report: Community Redistricting Report Card
The Community Redistricting Report Card reflects on this redistricting cycle, rating each state’s redistricting process based on community feedback. This report is the product of hundreds of on-the- ground interviews and surveys conducted by CHARGE.
Fact Sheet
Moore v. Harper: Understanding the Impacts of the Decision
An explainer on the Moore v. Harper victory and what it means for our democracy and the impacts this decision has at the state level.
Press
Press Release
New Report: How to Unlock Fair Voting Maps with Independent Commissions
A new report from Common Cause breaks down how to design every aspect of independent redistricting commissions to ensure fair maps.
Press Release
High Scores for Washington on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard
Washington — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 “Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.
Press Release
High Scores for Vermont on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard
VERMONT — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 “Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.
Dan Vicuña
Director of Redistricting and Representation
Alton Wang
Equal Justice Works Fellow
Sarah Andre
Mapping Demography Specialist
