Episode 837: Redistricting Week: Who Does the Redistricting, and How Can Encourage Fair Maps and Curb Gerrymandering?

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 7, 2025

Redistricting Week:  Who Does the Redistricting, and How Can Encourage Fair Maps and Curb Gerrymandering?
We’ve been explaining the basics of fair redistricting and unfair gerrymandering this week.  Who does the redistricting, and how can that encourage fair maps and curb partisan and racial gerrymandering?

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

BallotPedia - State by State Redistricting Procedures
National Conference of State Legislatures - Redistricting Commissions: State Legislative Plans
National Conference of State Legislatures - Redistricting Commissions: Congressional Plans
Brennan Center for Justice - A Better Way to Draw Districts
Campaign Legal Center - Independent Redistricting Commissions
Common Cause -  Independent and Advisory Redistricting Commissions

Groups Taking Action:

Common Cause, FairVote, League of Women Voters US

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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