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Without much time to catch your breath, the next election season begins with a myriad of political offices and a bewildering ballot. It’s not just county row offices but also …
Your Vote, Your Power: Why Skipping Local Elections Could Cost You Big Time Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) and The States Project announced a new multi-million dollar initiative. This joint effort aims to support Democratic state legislative …
New Initiative to Boost Democratic State Legislative Candidates in Battleground States Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strategic move to fortify the foundations of democracy across the United States, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced Wednesday its plan to back candidates and …
NDRC Launches Ambitious Campaign to Combat Gerrymandering and Support Democracy in 2024 Elections Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, the Chair of the Majority Policy Committee Just like always, legislative Republicans are looking for someone to blame for their own failures. They’re …
Republicans Need to Stop the Blame Game and Work for the People Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board of Directors met on Monday, September 12, 2022, to discuss a possible change in the alignment of voting regions. The district is …
Octorara Area School Board Reviews Alignment of Voting Regions Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Fair Districts PA announced winners in a recent contest inviting Pennsylvania citizens to draw their own state legislative district maps (PA House and Senate), among them …
Area Resident Among Winners in Statewide Mapping Contest Read More
Regional virtual (Zoom) forums are being convened in PA’s six regions to discuss prison gerrymandering and its impact on communities throughout the commonwealth.
Regional Forums on Prison Gerrymandering Scheduled Read More
One year from now legislative redistricting begins anew. The current process is this: the legislative leaders of both major parties choose two representatives to decide on maps. The General Assembly …
Who Really Decides Legislative Districting? Read MoreSALISBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — After months of considering whether an independent citizens commission can truly be independent, the Sadsbury Township Lancaster Board of Supervisors voted 2 -1 in favor of …
Sadsbury Township Lancaster Board of Supervisors Adopts Resolution to End Gerrymandering Read More
WEST VINCENT, PA — At the February 18th Board of Supervisors meeting in West Vincent Township, township supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution seeking to end gerrymandering in Pennsylvania by calling …
West Vincent Board of Supervisors in Chester County Adopts Resolution to End Gerrymandering Read More