Keep MN's voting maps clean of partisan agendas! Independent redistricting commission now.

The Issue

We want a bipartisan common sense solution.  MN needs an independent redistricting commission to safeguard Minnesota's voting maps.

Minnesotans are supposed to choose their political leaders through the vote, but in the past, some political leaders have tried to manipulate the process to choose their voters protecting their incumbency or their party agenda. National and state parties continue to pour tens of millions of dollars into computerized systems and legal teams to redraw the maps in ways that remove even the slightest risk from their stronghold on seats/districts and elections.

This has created the epidemic of gerrymandering across our country posing a growing threat to the strength of our republic and democracy.  It's giving way to the wants of special interest, politicians' self-interest and party agendas, while drowning out the voice of everyday Minnesotans. The lack of competitive races highlighted by unchallenged incumbents is not out of the ordinary here. It's time for a change!​  We want an independent redistricting commission to safeguard Minnesota's voting maps.

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The Issue

We want a bipartisan common sense solution.  MN needs an independent redistricting commission to safeguard Minnesota's voting maps.

Minnesotans are supposed to choose their political leaders through the vote, but in the past, some political leaders have tried to manipulate the process to choose their voters protecting their incumbency or their party agenda. National and state parties continue to pour tens of millions of dollars into computerized systems and legal teams to redraw the maps in ways that remove even the slightest risk from their stronghold on seats/districts and elections.

This has created the epidemic of gerrymandering across our country posing a growing threat to the strength of our republic and democracy.  It's giving way to the wants of special interest, politicians' self-interest and party agendas, while drowning out the voice of everyday Minnesotans. The lack of competitive races highlighted by unchallenged incumbents is not out of the ordinary here. It's time for a change!​  We want an independent redistricting commission to safeguard Minnesota's voting maps.

avatar of the starter
Common Cause MinnesotaPetition StarterMinnesota Common Cause believes that democracy thrives when government is open, honest and accountable to the people it serves. Only then can we produce equitable outcomes that reflect our diverse communities and our shared values. Join us!

The Decision Makers

Rep. Tim O'Driscoll
Rep. Tim O'Driscoll
Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee, Chair
Rep. Sarah Anderson
Rep. Sarah Anderson
State Government Finance Committee, Chair
Rep. Michael Nelson
Rep. Michael Nelson
Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee, Minority Leader
Rep. Sheldon Johnson
Rep. Sheldon Johnson
State Government Finance Committee, Minority Leader
Gov. Mark Dayton
Gov. Mark Dayton
Governor of Minnesota
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