Gerrymandering

In a representative democracy, voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Gerrymandering, the practice of drawing electoral districts to favor one political party or group over another, undermines that fundamental principle. When politicians manipulate district lines to protect their own power, elections become less competitive, elected officials become less accountable, and voters are left feeling that their voices matter less. This is not a partisan issue. Gerrymandering is wrong whether it benefits Democrats, Republicans, or anyone else. No party should be allowed to rig the map in its favor. Fair representation requires district boundaries that reflect communities, respect voters, and give citizens a meaningful voice in choosing their leaders.

Today, we invite you to contact your elected representatives and urge them to support independent redistricting reforms, greater transparency in the map drawing process, and fair district boundaries that put voters ahead of partisan interests. Democracy is strongest when elections are competitive, representatives are accountable, and every citizen has an equal opportunity to make their voice heard. Ending gerrymandering is not about helping one party win. It is about ensuring that voters, not politicians, decide the outcome of our elections.