Independent Redistricting Will Be on Ballot in Utah This November

Independent Lines Advocacy is a Multi-Partisan Initiative that will work to Reduce the Impact of Partisan Politics on Redistricting by studying Independent Solutions, Educating the Public about Redistricting, and Advocating for Redistricting Reform and the establishment of Independent Redistricting Commissions.

Voters in the Beehive State have spoken Loud and Clear, with over 180,000 Utah Voters Signing the Petitions to put the Independent Redistricting Commission on the November General Election Ballot.

That is an unbelievable and inspiring show of Support for a Fight that Independent Lines Advocacy has been in from day One of the Campaign.

Independent Lines Advocacy is already planning on producing Explainer Videos and Digital Ads to Educate Voters in badly Gerrymandered States like Utah and Michigan about the Benefits of Independent Redistricting.

Now that we know Independent Redistricting will be on the Ballot in at least One State, we need to do everything we can to keep the Momentum going.

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Nebraska Redistricting Reform

On April 13th, the Nebraska State Legislature passed historic reform (LB580) to take redistricting out of the hands of politicians and put a stop to rigged elections.

CLICK HERE to read the 17 pages (PDF) of LB580.

The momentum for reform is growing every day because activists are stepping forward to demand an end to manipulated maps, and politicians are getting the message.

Not long ago, thousands of Independent Lines activists signed a petition to demand passage of this legislation and the Nebraska Legislature listened.

But we can’t let up now, because this is a critical moment to keep the pressure up and make sure this bill is signed into law.

The only thing standing in the way of this reform is the Governor of Nebraska.

Please take a moment today to sign the petition demanding the Governor sign this bill into law and bring us one step closer to fair elections in every state across the nation.

We need reform now, and if the Governor of Nebraska signs this bill into law, it will build pressure on politicians across the country to take action.

CLICK HERE to sign this petition today.











NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker

Independent Lines Advocacy

Independent Lines is a multi-partisan initiative that will work to reduce the impact of partisan politics on redistricting by studying independent solutions, educating the public about redistricting, and advocating for redistricting reform and the establishment of independent redistricting commissions.

They support and supplement existing state efforts and establish and build efforts where they do not already exist.


States with Redistricting Reform in 2015

Voters want fair elections where their votes count and their voices are heard. It’s time to stop politicians from meeting behind closed doors and determining the maps that will define our futures. When maps are drawn they should be transparent, impartial, and fair.

Independent Lines Advocacy teams works with campaigns that support reform, government officials pushing for reform, and other advocacy organizations campaigning for fair elections. They want to reform the rules so every vote matters.

CLICK HERE for more information about Independent Lines Advocacy.











NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker

It’s Up to Voters to End Gerrymandering

Independent Lines is a multi-partisan initiative that will work to reduce the impact of partisan politics on redistricting by studying independent solutions, educating the public about redistricting, and advocating for redistricting reform and the establishment of independent redistricting commissions. They will support and supplement existing state efforts and establish and build efforts where they do not already exist.

That’s why they are building a grassroots movement to end partisan map-drawing and put power back in the hands of the voters to support groundbreaking ballot initiatives in key states:

Illinois
The Independent Map Amendment will create a system where the voters choose their representatives instead of the representatives choosing their voters.

By adopting the Independent Map Amendment, the redistricting process in Illinois will:

- Produce Illinois House and Senate districts drawn without regard to incumbency or partisanship.

- Attract more candidates for the General Assembly and more competition for legislative seats, resulting in more choices for voters.

- Protect the voting rights of racial and ethnic minorities and prohibit drawing maps that dilute or diminish the ability of racial or language minority communities to elect the candidates of their choice.

- Respect communities with shared interests and avoid breaking through political and geographic boundaries.

- Allow the public to view and participate in redistricting. Illinoisans deserve legislative elections where issues are debated, candidates listen to their constituents and voters have choices.

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Michigan
The Redistricting Competition in MI is over. We now plan to bring you news and information to all related Michigan redistricting topics.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Ohio
On November 3, 2015, Ohio voters made history by passing Issue 1, a ballot measure that will make it harder for politicians to manipulate state legislative districts for partisan gain. The Ohio General Assembly passed HJR 12 in 2014 with overwhelming bipartisan support, and it then became Issue 1, a measure on the November 2015 statewide ballot. Issue 1 passed by a wide margin, with 71% of voters' approval.

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NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker