John, the power of ballot initiatives has proven time and time again that the majority of Americans agree on issues.
Don't believe us? Take a look at Michigan. They fought their way through to fair maps, which ultimately led to opening up more districts, and now they have a solid Blue state.
From the AP: "While Democrats...won a majority of votes in 2018 and 2020, Republicans won majorities in the Legislature. The difference [in the 2022 midterms]: Candidates ran in new districts drawn by a citizens commission instead of ones crafted by Republican lawmakers that were designed to help keep their party in power."
The beginning of the fight to put an end to gerrymandering began with a ballot initiative. Ballot initiatives work to give the option for voters to voice their opinion on numerous broad topics, like reproductive healthcare, or something local like liquor sales.
Ballot initiatives are a form of direct democracy and it's a way to not only improve voter turnout but allow voters to speak on their everyday concerns.
The procedures and possibilities vary by state and even by county in some areas. This is why organizing infrastructure like ROCC is so critical. Sharing successful techniques through clear, concise documentation and following that up with direct consultation between organizers is a means by which we can benefit from one another's experience and success.
John, will you help us continue to develop the infrastructure needed to launch more of these effective non-partisan drives we can leverage to win more blue seats in Congress?
