Pennsylvania’s Extreme Maps
On May 9 the Brennan Center for Justice released a report applying new standards of fairness to congressional district maps across the United States.
Updates
Fair Districts PA provides timely updates to keep supporters and the press up to date. To find out what the press is reporting check out our “Media Highlights page”.
Legislators Sign on to HB 722
On April 18, Representatives Steve Samuelson (Democrat from Northampton County) and Eric Roe (Republican from Chester County) shared the co-sponsor memo for House Bill 722.
Senate Bill 22 Introduced
On February 16 PA State Senators Lisa Boscola (D-18, Lehigh/Northampton) and Mario Scavello (R-40, Monroe/Northampton) introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish an independent commission to draw up Pennsylvania’s congressional and state legislative district maps.
Growing Interest in Redistricting Efforts
Representatives of Fair Districts PA have been speaking at dozens of events, large and small, across the state. In many cases the crowds are far larger than expected.
Dear PA Legislator
Dear PA Legislator, please read this article: Experts: Pennsylvania’s electoral system among nation’s worst.
Efficiency Gap: Votes Cast vs. Seats Won
The recent ruling in the Wisconsin gerrymandering case created buzz about a mathematical approach to identifying gerrymandering.
Wisconsin Federal Court Accepts New Gerrymander Standard
On Monday, November 21, a panel of three federal judges determined that the Wisconsin Legislature’s 2011 redrawing of State Assembly districts was an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
How to Solve Gerrymandering
When politicians manipulate district lines to benefit themselves and their parties, the public always loses.
Dividing Lines
Keystone Crossroads just released an informative essay about redistricting in Pennsylvania.
Economic Implications of Nation Divided
When candidates at every level talk about the economy, listen closely for suggested solutions.