Wisconsin Campaign
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
Litigation
Republican Party of New Mexico v. Oliver Amicus Brief
Ending Prison Gerrymandering
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Recent Updates
Blog Post
Common Cause New Mexico Outlines Good Government Priorities For 2024 Session
Blog Post
Halfway Through the 2023 Session!
Blog Post
The 2023 NM Legislature is underway
Related Resources
Report
PRISON GERRYMANDERING IN NEW MEXICO
decade to ensure that each district contains the same population, which gives each resident equal
representation in government. However, the U.S. Census Bureau counts people where they are
incarcerated, not where they are from, so when jurisdictions rely on raw Census data which does not
reflect their real populations, democracy suffers.
Press
Press Release
Common Cause New Mexico Outlines Good Government Priorities For 2024 Session
Press Release
Molly Swank named Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico
Press Release
Common Cause Applauds NM Supreme Court Decision On Redistricting But Cites Need For True Independent Redistricting Commission
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Dan Vicuña
Director of Redistricting and Representation
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Alton Wang
Equal Justice Works Fellow
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Sarah Andre
Mapping Demography Specialist