Hi! We're activists and experts from the League of Women Voters here to answer any question you have about the ongoing 2021 redistricting cycle! Proof: https://twitter.com/LWV/status/1441054905721106434
New legislative and local district maps are being drawn using population data collected in the 2020 Census. It is crucial that the public has a voice in the process to ensure that maps are drawn with the interests of the people in mind – not politicians. Through our People Powered Fair MapsTM program, we have been advocating for a fair and transparent 2021 redistricting cycle with the hopes of gaining more equitable maps for the next ten years. We are committed to ensuring that maps are drawn fairly and accurately, with all voices considered and equitably represented.
Maps drawn this year will impact us for the next ten years. Ask us anything about the ongoing redistricting process and how you can get involved to ensure fair maps for your community.
The League of Women Voters is a 100-year-old grassroots organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. We adhere to a strict nonpartisan stance, never endorsing candidates or parties, while also advocating for pro-democracy and pro-equality measures in courts, legislatures, and administrative offices at the national, state, and local level.
Answering your questions today are:
Jessica Jones Capparell, Director of Government Affairs
Alicia Gurreri, Organizing Manger
LaQuita Howard, Communications Campaign Specialist – People Powered Fair Maps
EDIT: Thanks for joining us and asking such great questions! Your voice is vital to ensuring that all communities, no matter race, background, zip code, or income, are fairly represented in our map-drawing process. Earlier this month Census Bureau released 20202 census data in an easy-to-use format which can be used to learn about how your community has changed over the last decade. Get involved with People Powered Fair MapTM by joining us on OutreachCircle. To engage locally, find your local League of Women Voters. Join us for a deeper discussion about the impact of local redistricting on Thursday, Sep. 30, at 1 pm ET.
