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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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Independent Redistricting Commission

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Independent Redistricting Commission

An Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) would center everyday Minnesotans in the process of drawing our voting maps by including our voices in the drawing process from start to finish. Right now our redistricting process is supposed to get done through the legislative process. Unfortunately, our legislators haven’t been able to put us first and have instead kicked the can on drawing our maps to the courts. Our IRC reform requires an even number of Republicans, Democrats, and Independent Minnesotans, not politicians, political hacks, or special interests, working together as a commission to draw maps that work for Minnesota’s communities. The redistricting principles center people, not politicians.
Our 2025 Legislative Priorities

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Our 2025 Legislative Priorities

Our 2025 legislative priorities are here! We can't wait to have you join us at the Capitol as we fight to expand our democracy and create a Minnesota that works for ALL of us!
Corrie v. Simon

Litigation

Corrie v. Simon

Common Cause Minnesota, OneMN.org, Voices for Racial Justice, and individual Minnesota voters filed a lawsuit to protect representation for people of color in the redistricting process.

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Demand Fair Redistricting in Minnesota

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Demand Fair Redistricting in Minnesota

Help us tell our legislators that we demand redistricting reforms be centered in community. Legislators are responsible for creating voting maps that accurately represent our communities, but due to partisanship, they haven't been able to work across party lines and draw maps for the good of ALL Minnesotans.

Lawmakers have had years to come together and draw maps for the good of our democracy but they continue to pass this responsibility off to the courts, which results in "Least Change" maps. That means that for decades...
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Common Cause Minnesota is your voice for transparency, openness and accountability in our state. With your support we will continue the fight to safeguard and advance our democratic principles. We’ve been your eyes and ears on the ground, tirelessly fighting for a stronger democracy and ensuring that every voice is heard. Can we count on you to chip in and fight for a democracy that represents us all?

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Related Resources

National Report

Minnesota Community Redistricting Report Card

Independent & Advisory Citizens Redistricting Commissions 

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Redistricting Proposal is a Path to More Partisan Gridlock

Press Release

Redistricting Proposal is a Path to More Partisan Gridlock

Common Cause Minnesota, a leader in independent redistricting reforms, is calling on legislators to vote against HF550 because it will continue partisan gridlock.  

Redistricting Proposal Centers Politicians Over People, Must Be Rejected

Press Release

Redistricting Proposal Centers Politicians Over People, Must Be Rejected

Common Cause Minnesota, a leader in independent redistricting reforms, is calling on legislators to stop HF550/SF824 because it is a bad redistricting bill that does not change who controls the drawing the maps.

Redistricting Coalition Urges Clean Process for Important Reform

Press Release

Redistricting Coalition Urges Clean Process for Important Reform

Common Cause Minnesota, in partnership with community-led groups, is urging legislative leaders to pass redistricting reform legislation as a stand-alone bill.

Dan Vicuña

Dan Vicuña

Director of Redistricting and Representation

Alton Wang

Alton Wang

Equal Justice Works Fellow

Sarah Andre

Sarah Andre

Mapping Demography Specialist