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#RedistrictingDataDay is here! This is a big deal because it means states can officially begin drawing congressional and state legislative maps. This should mean the beginning of a fair process to draw fair maps, but that's not guaranteed.
A few things to watch for⬇️
A few things to watch for⬇️
1⃣ Map-drawing will move fast
With this official data in hand, many states will move fast to draw maps. Expect to see initial maps in early September and more than half the states done by December. This gives us a SUPER tight window to influence maps before they're finalized.
With this official data in hand, many states will move fast to draw maps. Expect to see initial maps in early September and more than half the states done by December. This gives us a SUPER tight window to influence maps before they're finalized.
2⃣ Just because a district doesn't *look* gerrymandered doesn't mean it's fair
Republicans will try to conceal their manipulation of the maps. They will draw gerrymandered districts that seem fair. We must analyze maps based on data and community impact-not just how they look.
Republicans will try to conceal their manipulation of the maps. They will draw gerrymandered districts that seem fair. We must analyze maps based on data and community impact-not just how they look.
