New Census Data Released The official beginning of the redistricting process has come. On Thursday, August 12, the 2020 Census data was released. After a few days to convert it into a more user-friendly format, the drawing of the new maps will begin. These district lines determine funding for public services like schools, roads, hospitals, […]
“Mappy” Hour at Trap Rock Brewing Company By: Irene Bugge Want to have some fun and help the People’s Maps Commission draw fair, impartial voting district maps? Maps that represent all Wisconsinites, including Polk County? Then drop by Trap Rock Brewing Company in St. Croix Falls on July 14 between 4:00 and 8:00 pm for […]
Thank you for coming to Mappy Hours! (and more actions you can take to share your maps and end gerrymandering Thank you to all those who joined us this past month to share your community and create maps at our Mappy Hour events! We hope to see you all at future events. If you are […]
The Wisconsin People’s Maps Commission announced a new Public Input Portal The Wisconsin People’s Maps Commission (PMC) announced a new public input portal. Wisconsinites are encouraged to submit maps of their communities, redistricting plans of their own, and written comments to guide the work and recommendations of the PMC. “We’ve said all along that these […]
How to Contact Representatives about Fair Maps Bill I spoke up for fair government by emailing Senator Bradley (Sen.Bradley@legis.wisconsin.gov) on the committee where SB389 is stuck – we want a hearing for the Fair Maps bill. I copied my own state senator Rob Stafsholt (Sen.Stafsholt@legis.wisconsin.gov). You can do the same! To follow this bill and […]
Time to Contact Your Representatives Bills to create a non-partisan redistricting commission for Wisconsin have been introduced: SB389 in the senate, AB395 in the Assembly. That means now is the time to call your Sen/Rep. Find contact info for your district at: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/. When you call your legislator, expect resistance. When they say, they have to follow […]
Zoom Mappy Hours June! Join us on Zoom to create a new map and submit it to the People’s Map Commission, with an introduction by People’s Maps Commissioner Annemarie McClellan! Registration is required. At each event, there will be a drawing to win a free Fair Districts tshirt! For registration and more information on events […]
“The Gerrymandered State” Podcast Stay up to date on new developments in redistricting in WI by subscribing to “The Gerrymandered State” podcast! This podcast is a mini-series on gerrymandering in Wisconsin. In three brief episodes, hear from experts and learn more about gerrymandering history, its ramifications, and what citizens can do to end it. To […]
People’s Maps Commission Online Public Hearing – 7th Congressional District, Jan. 28, 2021 As we head into the summer, We want to share more resources to learn about gerrymandering and what it has done to the state of Wisconsin. In case you missed it on January 28, be sure to watch the 7th Congressional District […]
Fight for fair legislative maps continues with a rally in Madison Hundreds gathered in Madison on Monday to promote Fair Maps including two very special supporters from Pierce County! Big huge thanks to the WI representatives who support a nonpartisan committee to draw our electoral districts! Read the full article on the event here.
Effects of gerrymandering felt in Wisconsin as governor, GOP clash over Covid restrictions – January throwback Fixing gerrymandering has never been more urgent. It has affected more of our state systems than you’d think. As the pandemic has improved, let us not forget how gerrymandering has made it more difficult. For the full article from […]
How Gerrymandered Are We? Like getting into the weeds on gerrymandering? How gerrymandered are we? Check out this Op Ed from Urban Milwaukee to see exactly to what extent we are gerrymandered. Read the article here.
Color Me Fair Map Contest Western Wisconsin for Nonpartisan Voting Districts announces the WI Assembly Map Drawing Contest as a chance for teens and adults, working individually or in teams, to draw a better, fairer WI Assembly map than we have today. Tell your friends. The maps will be entered in the contest for a […]
Dane County judge voids GOP contracts with law firms for redistricting Unlike 10 years ago when we, the WI taxpayers, paid $4M to defend gerrymandered maps, a speed bump was put into Assembly Speaker Vos and Senate Majority Speaker LeMahieu plans to spend our tax dollars again. The contract for over $1M that was signed […]
Re: Maps and Sunshine SEND to your legislators. SHARE so friends do the same. JOIN the movement. Find your legislator here.
Vote YES for Fair Maps April 6th, 2021 we have another chance to support Nonpartisan Redistricting in Wisconsin. This is an important vote to guarantee that we are being represented accurately. If you live in Polk or Buffalo county, share this chance and make sure you go out and vote YES for Nonpartisan Redistricting!
The People’s Maps Commission – End of Phase One In under 6 months, the People’s Maps Commission participated in 20+ hours of public hearings, and heard from over 1,000 Wisconsinites representing 65 counties & 245 municipalities. It’s clear: people want fair maps. Learn more here.
Map Madness! As a warm up for the big district map making later this year (once we have the census data), join us for MAP MADNESS today! We are in the final 4. Choose your top 2. The championship match will be next week. To choose, consider your district closely, does it look right? Does […]