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Population growth gives North Carolina a 14th US House seat
“In order to avoid illegal map-rigging, the redistricting process in 2021 must be transparent, nonpartisan and include robust public input – and be completely free from gerrymandering,” said Common Cause North Carolina Executive Director Bob Phillips.
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Lawmakers discuss the protection of NC voting rights
"When people participate in democracy, voters win. We want laws that make voting easier, not harder," said Bob Phillips of Common Cause NC.
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Wake County won’t pursue campaign finance allegations against US postmaster
“We have full confidence that the State Board of Elections will conduct a thorough investigation into these serious allegations against Mr. DeJoy, and we look forward to learning the results of that investigation when it is concluded,” said Bob Phillips of Common Cause.
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North Carolina set to redraw political battle lines
“I would say anything would be better than what we do in North Carolina,” said Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause North Carolina.
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New congressional district looms in N.C. Could the Triad get another representative in the U.S. House?
“This legislation provides lasting, nonpartisan reform that would end gerrymandering for good in North Carolina,” Phillips said. “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.”
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How North Carolina Became the Model for Democrats’ Nationwide Push to Expand Voting Access
“We in NC have seen it first hand: When you make voting easier and more accessible you tend to see a higher participation rate,” said Bob Phillips, the executive director of the nonpartisan voting rights group Common Cause NC.
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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."