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GOP legislative leaders should let voters have their say on proposal to end gerrymandering
“We applaud these lawmakers for introducing the Fair Maps Act. This legislation provides lasting, nonpartisan reform that would end gerrymandering for good in North Carolina. The Fair Maps Acts would stop the practice of politicians manipulating our voting districts and it would ensure voters have a true voice in choosing their representatives,” said Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause NC.
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How Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression Affect North Carolina’s Paltry Minimum Wage
“We’re unfortunately, by no question, number one in gerrymandering,” Bob Phillips, executive director of the nonpartisan organization Common Cause North Carolina, told Cardinal & Pine.
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Fair Maps Act introduced in legislature, would end gerrymandering in NC by establishing citizens redistricting commission
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Opinion: Stop gerrymandering, nation has ‘paid the price’
Now comes a crucial moment for North Carolina. In 2021, our state’s congressional and legislative districts will be redrawn based on 2020 census data. The new maps are intended to be in place for the next decade. How those lines wind through counties will affect our elections, drive the priorities of our government and impact the people of North Carolina for years to come.
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Virginia leaves NC behind once again
The courts have made clear that gerrymandering is unconstitutional in North Carolina, and the public overwhelmingly wants nonpartisan redistricting.
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GOP Election Bills Are Coming In North Carolina. How Far Will They Go?
"Our election laws served everyone well," Bob Phillips said. "It's hard for the majority to make the case that we need to turn the clock back and make voting harder."
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It’s time to end gerrymandering for good in NC
Now comes a crucial moment for North Carolina. In 2021, our state’s congressional and legislative districts will be redrawn based on 2020 census data. The new maps are intended to be in place for the next decade. How those lines wind through counties will affect our elections, drive the priorities of our government and impact the people of North Carolina for years to come.
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Nerds and wonks circling the wagons in advance of new round of redistricting
"We're number one in basketball and number one in extreme gerrymandering," said Bob Phillips, the director of Common Cause NC.
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Census Delay Could Impact Redistricting In NC
“We still need to push for greater public input on both the front end and the back end of the redistricting process and certainly a little bit more context of what is happening as these maps are being drawn,” Phillips said.
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Delay this year’s local elections and NC’s 2022 primary, state official says
"The people of North Carolina should not be shortchanged by a rushed redistricting process that undercuts the right of voters to choose their representatives."
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With census data delay, NC legislature should shift 2022 primary election to allow for responsible redistricting process
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Watchdog: Robinson campaign report details ‘disturbing’ omissions, glaring discrepancies
Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause North Carolina, said candidates need to give their constituents confidence that contributions are being used appropriately.