The People’s Maps Submitted to the LRC
Fair Districts PA supporters and allies believe that electoral districts belong to all of us, and that all of us should have a say in how districts are drawn.
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”.
The People’s Maps: Seeking Feedback!
Introducing the People’s Maps: Fair Districts PA submissions to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC). These maps were created with input from people across Pennsylvania. We’re inviting public feedback on our final drafts and we ask the Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC) to consider these districts, to match our metrics and invite community feedback before their own maps are finalized.
Population equality and other criteria for congressional districts
Testimony of Patrick Beaty Legislative Director, Fair Districts PA. Submitted to the Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government for the October 28, 2021 Public Hearing on Congressional Redistricting.
How Your Written Testimony Makes a Difference
When you’re unable to get to a hearing for oral testimony, your written testimony can make an impact on how maps in PA are drawn for the next 10 years. Here’s what you can do.
Mapping toward Racial Equity
Pennsylvania’s Black and Brown populations have been growing steadily across the past decades, but representation in the PA General Assembly has not kept pace.
Happening NOW: Testimony Opportunities for Fair Maps
Redistricting is underway. Submit written testimony NOW or watch for deadlines to speak to committees or the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
LACRA Values Map Winners Announced
Check out the winning maps for our LACRA Values Mapping Competition!
Why We Work on Prison Gerrymandering
Fair Districts PA Chair Carol Kuniholm spoke at a recent press conference on prison gerrymandering, explaining the need to count incarcerated persons in their own communities and urging the Legislative Reapportionment Commission to take action. Her comments are below.
PA Prison Gerrymandering
Frequently asked questions in preparation for the 2021 redistricting process in Pennsylvania.
Hearings and Public Testimony
To find out when the two state government committees and the one commission are meeting to discuss redistricting, a PA voter must follow four different websites. In our attempt to keep ourselves and PA voters informed, we will be using this landing page to collect what we know about all the various hearings.