REDISTRICTING HAS NO OFF-SEASON
WE NEED A REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY.
Our founding documents promise a democracy that represents us all, and makes all voices heard. Anti-democracy efforts to manipulate voting maps in order to tilt the scales in favor of unpopular, extreme politicians – and away from the voters – turns our democracy upside down.
- 1.4M
- How many more votes Democrats received for the House of Representatives in 2012, yet Republicans won control of the House by a 234 to 201 margin.
THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN. THE TIME TO FIX IT IS NOW.
fighters for fair maps
Founded by Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and President Barack Obama, the NDRC is the first-ever strategic hub for a comprehensive redistricting strategy. Our strategy has shifted the balance of power back to the people, raised awareness of redistricting, and empowered the public to get involved in the fight for fair maps.
Fair maps need fierce defenders. Are you in?
You have the power to fuel the fight for our democracy. Join our movement and stay up to date on the latest redistricting news.
Our Comprehensive Approach
- Fight Unfair Maps
- Break Republican Control
- build grassroots power
The fight for fair maps is happening right now. Ending gerrymandering for good and holding anti-democracy forces accountable takes strategy, persistence, and the support of people like you.
How We’re Fighting For The Democracy We All Deserve
Priority States
Democracy Defenders
See Us in Action
ICYMI: Eric Holder Joins Legal AF to Discuss Republican Attacks on Civil Rights
ICYMI: Eric Holder Accepts the Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award
NDRC & Affiliates Launch Redistricting Action to Empower Americans to Defeat Trump’s Gerrymandering
An Interactive History of Unfair Maps
From the first congressional maps to now, the way we draw the lines of our democracy tells the story of our nation. Each map reflects power, representation, and whose voices are heard.
