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Pamela, the redistricting crisis is accelerating across the country, especially as the midterms draw closer. The fair maps movement is taking to the courts, the halls of power, and the ballot box to preserve a level playing field in this year's election.
But let's be clear: holding off disaster is not our end goal. Saving representative democracy requires a long-term solution.
With the Redistricting Reform Act, we can put an end to partisan gerrymandering at the federal level — banning mid-decade redistricting and requiring states to use nonpartisan, independent commissions to ensure fairer elections.
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The fact is, most Americans are not a fan of this manufactured redistricting crisis. The majority of voters in America think it's bad when a single party controls how districts get drawn. Voters expect (and deserve) fair representation and competitive elections.
Not disenfranchisement. Not extreme division. Not power-hungry politicians deciding to change the district lines with months to go before Election Day.
As Attorney General Holder said, "We must pursue a bold, new vision for our country by building a system that gives power back to the people instead of compromised politicians…"
The Redistricting Reform Act is critical to achieving this vision of a truly representative democracy, where the will of the people prevails. Are you ready to help create this reality? Use our tool to send a message to your representatives in Congress endorsing the Redistricting Reform Act and supporting an end to partisan gerrymandering once and for all.
Thank you for taking grassroots action,
The Redistricting Action Team
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