Nonprofits making a major impact on redistricting reform

Redistricting reform could significantly impact the country’s democracy after the 2010 census. And as awareness rises, nonprofits are increasing their efforts in advocating for a process that is independent, non partisan and fair, according to OMB Watch.

The League of Women Voters has played a major role in redistricting across the country. In New York, the League hosted a forum on redistricting where political science professor and director of the SUNY New Paltz Center for Regional Research Gerald Benjamin said an independent panel should handle redistricting.

The League has also been active in Ohio and Illinois, working with legislators to push for redistricting reform.

Other nonprofit groups that have made a major impact on redistricting reform include Americans for Redistricting Reform, Campaign Legal Center and FairDistrictsFlorida.org.

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