Marylanders deserve competitive, free, and fair elections where every vote counts and the people pick their represenatatives - not the other way around.
In a democracy, we are supposed to choose our elected representatives. However, in some instances, through sophisticated partisan gerrymandering tactics, our representatives are really choosing their voters. Election Day is when we get to have our say, and we need to reform the rules so every vote matters.
Every 10 years, in the year following the Census, state legislatures rearrange the boundaries of Congressional and legislative districts. To reduce political influence over those lines, a growing number of states are taking up bipartisan reforms such as Independent Redistricting Commissions to ensure that districts follow voters, not politicians. Maryland, as one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation, must join this movement.
Redistricting is meant to reflect changes in population and ensure that everyone is fairly represented. But by manipulating the lines, moving friendly voters into pockets of strength and breaking up areas where they and their allies typically run weakest, members of the majority party — Democrat or Republican — can have a big impact on who will represent you in the statehouse and in Congress.
With this in mind, Common Cause Maryland is working to implement an Independent Redistricting Commission to ensure that the lines are drawn fairly and districts represent the communities they serve.
Common Cause Maryland has been monitoring the redistricting process at the local and state level. We have compiled maps that have been adopted in jurisdictions throughout the state as well as any of the relevant documents for your review. Please note that not all jurisdictions have redrawn their voting districts. While technology has helped increase transparency around the process this cycle, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in order to ensure that we have fair maps that fully represent Maryland’s diverse population. Last...
The Maryland General Assembly has redrawn the boundaries of our congressional and legislative voting districts. Common Cause Maryland watchdogged the process - ensuring the process was transparent and allowed for meaningful participation - and advocated for fair and representative maps. Interactive versions of the maps that were adopted as well as any of the relevant materials are included for your review. While technology helped increase transparency around the process, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in order to ensure...
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Provides guidance and support so you can plan out what you would like to say to those empowered to draw districts.
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Local Redistricting Checklist
Includes important benchmarks local decisionmakers should meet to establish an accessible and inclusive process. Wherever you are in the process, these resources are sure to meet all your diverse needs.
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Redistricting FAQ
Answers questions you may have regarding the overall process and its procedures.
