Redistricting Action Kit

This page is your one-stop-shop for tools and resources--including templates, messaging guidance, and background materials--related to the League's work on redistricting. 

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LWVUS Position on Redistricting
This is the Leagues official position on redistricting as adopted by the delegates at the 2016 LWVUS Convention.

LWVUS Advocacy on Redistricting
This page includes amicus briefs in redistricting cases, press releases, blogs and other advocacy efforts LWVUS is undertaking on this topic.

Redistricting FAQ's
An excellent resource put together by the LWVUS Redistricting Task Force. Use this document for questions about line drawing, criteria and other general information about the redistricting process.

Redistricting Glossary
Use this resource put together by the LWVUS Redistricting Task Force to get definitions on commonly used terms when talking about redistricting.

Useful Resources for Redistricting
This page points to key reports and useful websites about redistricting and redistricting reform.

NEW Report from the Campaign Legal Center on Designing Independent Redistricting Commissions (08/01/2018)

Comic Strip and Strategies for Redistricting Reform

An informational comic strip and guide to why redistricting reform is needed and the strategies you can use in your own communities. (see below)

Guidance for Giving Testimony 

These resources give guidance on giving general testimonies, testimonies for redistricting, and examples of testifying about communities of interest. 

• Testimony Guidance 
• Redistricting Testimony Template
• Community of Interest Memo
• Training: Understanding Communities of Interest
• FAQ: Communities of Interest - what are they and why do they matter for fair maps?
• Training recording: Preparing your Testimony and Testifying
  • Testimonial example videos:
    • Video 1
    • Video 2
    • Video 3

Additional Action Kit Materials are attached below