Articles tagged as: redistricting
September 3, 2021
Indiana Faith Leaders Say Unfair Redistricting Is 'Sin'
Indiana faith leaders say that Republican lawmakers drawing unfair legislative maps would be "sin." Gerrymandering, they argue, is "political and theological idolatry."
Read MoreAugust 30, 2021
After Census, Citizens Panels Seek Sway In Redistricting
Advocates for redistricting reform hope the Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission and similar efforts elsewhere can draw public attention to partisan gerrymandering and pressure the real mapmakers to temper their political inclinations.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2021
Redistricting Reform Group Creates Map Drawing Contest, With Monetary Prizes
Hoosiers have a chance to win money for drawing "fair" legislative district maps. It's part of a contest by the redistricting reform advocacy group All IN For Democracy.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2021
Reform Advocates Decry House Republicans' Redistricting Consultant
Redistricting reform advocates aren’t happy about the national Republican lawyer the Indiana House GOP hired to consult on redistricting.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2021
Hoosiers Call For Fair, Transparent, Competitive Legislative Districts At Statehouse Hearing
Dozens of Hoosiers told state lawmakers what they want to see in new legislative maps at a Statehouse hearing on redistricting Wednesday.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2021
Republican Lawmakers Nix Another Round Of Statewide Hearings On Redistricting
Republican leaders Wednesday threw cold water on calls for another round of public hearings across the state on redistricting once lawmakers unveil proposed legislative maps.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2021
Redistricting Reform Advocates Rally Ahead Of Statehouse Hearing
Redistricting reform advocates rallied outside the Statehouse Wednesday with a clear message for lawmakers – draw competitive legislative maps in an open, transparent way.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2021
Indiana House GOP Hires D.C. Republican Lawyer For Redistricting
Indiana House Republicans are working with a national GOP redistricting attorney as they prepare to redraw the state’s legislative district lines.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2021
State Lawmakers Gather Redistricting Input In Elkhart
A panel of state legislators chaired by Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) heard citizen requests for the new maps, which are redrawn every 10 years.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2021
Statewide Public Redistricting Meetings Kick Off In Lafayette
Feedback focused on concerns ranging from a lack of competitive districts to voter apathy, but it’s unclear how much direct impact Hoosiers will have as the maps are redrawn.
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