Welcome to Americans for Redistricting Reform

The non-partisan Americans for Redistricting Reform is a national umbrella organization comprised of groups from across the political spectrum that recognizes the critical need to reform our nation's redistricting process. With the 2010 Census and the subsequent redistricting cycle fast approaching, Americans for Redistricting Reform is committed to raising public awareness of redistricting abuses and promoting solutions that benefit voters and strengthen our democracy.

Redistricting reform is needed to ensure transparency of the process and to provide a more meaningful opportunity for effective public participation. Voters should choose elected representatives, not the other way around.

Redistricting Reform Facts

The staff of the Campaign Legal Center has compiled and distributed three redistricting fact sheets:

1. Notable Redistricting Efforts in the States

2. President Obama on Redistricting

3. California Passes Proposition 11 on Redistricting Reform

Blue Dogs Endorse Redistricting Transparency Act

On April 21, 2010 the Blue Dog Coalition endorsed the "Redistricting Transparency Act of 2010" (H.R. 4918), introduced by Rep. John Tanner (D-TN) and Rep. Michael Castle (R-DE). To read the endorsement, click here.

NAACP Endorses FL Redistricting Reform Initiative

On April 13, 2010, Fair Districts Florida received a major boost in the form of an endorsement from the Florida State Conference of the NAACP. To read the endorsement, click here.

Gerrymandering: A New Documentary Film

Set for release in 2010, this documentary film will examine the conspiracy of partisan redistricting - a legislative technique that allows politicians to manipulate electoral boundaries and influence elections for decades at a time. To view the film's trailer, click here.

 

 

                                    
                                             
                    

Redistricting News

April 14, 2010 - (FL) St. Petersburg Times: A 'Poison Pill' Meant to Nullify Petitions

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April 13, 2010 - Politico: Dems Gamble In Redrawing Districts

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April 5, 2010 - USA Today: Possible Redistricting Lights Up State Races' Fundraising

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March 29, 2010 - Roll Call: New Players Enter Redistricting Fight

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March 28, 2010 - (NY) New York Times (Op-Ed): Don’t Let Lawmakers Draw Their Districts

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