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Non-partisan, independent, and evidence-driven, we envision an American democracy in which voters gain and maintain the power to choose their government to achieve fair and meaningful representation for all.
What redistricting could look like if Republicans change how noncitizens are counted
Dec 11 - Votebeat Texas
GOP push to exclude some noncitizens raises questions over the future of redistricting.
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The absurd way Texas and California hope to game the 2026 midterms
November 28 - CBC About That
Andrew Chang breaks down how gerrymandering works and how it could affect the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
Perspective: Is this the end of the road for redistricting battles in Utah?
November 12 - Deseret News
Why Judge Gibson’s ruling is seen by so many as good news protecting democracy, not undermining it