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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.

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End Prison Gerrymandering

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End Prison Gerrymandering

End Prison Gerrymandering
Voting districts should be drawn in a way that ensures everyone has a voice in our democracy.
Los Angeles Fair Redistricting

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Los Angeles Fair Redistricting

California Common Cause is bringing an honest and open redistricting process to California, one city at a time.
Ending Gerrymandering in Indiana

Indiana Campaign

Ending Gerrymandering in Indiana

Common Cause Indiana is leading the fight for fair redistricting in Indiana. We support legislation to create a people's redistricting commission in Indiana and establish nonpartisan redistricting standards.

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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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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

High Scores for Washington on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

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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.  

High Scores for Vermont on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard 

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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

Dan Vicuña

Director of Redistricting and Representation

Alton Wang

Alton Wang

Equal Justice Works Fellow

Sarah Andre

Sarah Andre

Mapping Demography Specialist