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Fair Redistricting In Nebraska
Nebraskans deserve fair elections, where every vote counts and the outcomes reflect the will of the people.
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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Recent Updates
Blog Post
What’s Ahead for CCNE in 2024
With a new legislative session and major elections just over the horizon, 2024 is sure to be a busy one for Common Cause Nebraska! We'll be weighing in on important issues, fielding an Election Protection program to protect voters' rights, and driving the conversation on campaign finance and redistricting reforms.
Blog Post
New Analysis Shows Nebraska’s Partisan Redistricting Process Led to Overcrowded Urban Districts
Two Nebraska mathematics professors recently published an analysis of the 2021 voting district maps, revealing several flaws in the final versions. We feel their work is important to the issue of redistricting in our state and will summarize key takeaways in this post.
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Press Release
50 State Report: Nebraska Earns Average Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause
LINCOLN, NE — Today, Common Cause, the leading anti-gerrymandering group, published a report grading the redistricting process in all 50 states from the view of the community. The comprehensive report evaluates public access, outreach, and education in each state based on an analysis of more than 120 detailed surveys and more than 60 interviews.
Press Release
Common Cause Nebraska to Testify at Feb. 22 Hearing on Vote Restoration Bill
LINCOLN, NE — Today, Common Cause Nebraska (CCNE) Executive Director Gavin Geis will appear before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to testify in support of LB20, a NE bill that will restore voting rights for those who have completed their sentence.
Press Release
Nebraska Approves District Maps for Next Ten Years of Elections With Little Public Input
When redistricting is a community-led process, the outcome will be fair maps that benefit the voters, not the politicians. Sadly, that is not the case in this year’s redistricting cycle. These maps have done nothing more than split our state along partisan lines with the goal of helping those in power win their next election. The way these maps have been drawn drowns out the voices of everyday Nebraskans who deserve to have a say in the major decisions that impact their lives.
Dan Vicuña
Director of Redistricting and Representation
Alton Wang
Equal Justice Works Fellow
Sarah Andre
Mapping Demography Specialist