John,
Across the country, partisan politicians are carving up our democracy one district at a time. From Texas to North Carolina, they are redrawing maps to silence Black and Hispanic voters, dilute their power, and lock in one-party rule. This is gerrymandering at its worst, an assault on the right to vote and on equal representation itself.
The Redistricting Reform Act of 2025 would change that. Introduced by Senator Alex Padilla and Senator Raphael Warnock, this bill would outlaw mid-decade redistricting and require every state to use independent citizen commissions instead of politicians to draw congressional maps. These commissions would be balanced, transparent, and accountable to the public, not political insiders.
For decades, partisan gerrymandering has fractured communities and weakened the voices of working people, especially voters of color. It is voter suppression by another name. The Redistricting Reform Act ensures that maps are drawn fairly, with real public input, and in compliance with the Voting Rights Act. It returns power to voters, where it belongs.
Donald Trump’s allies in several state legislatures are already scheming to redraw maps before the 2026 midterms to lock in their control for years to come. Congress must act before those efforts take hold.
Tell Congress to take a stand for democracy and for every American’s right to equal representation. Demand that your Senators and Representatives support and pass the Redistricting Reform Act right now.
In Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia, gerrymandering has already stripped communities of color of fair representation. Court challenges have stalled, and the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears ready to weaken what remains of the Voting Rights Act. That makes this federal action urgent and essential.
Independent redistricting commissions would end the manipulation that has kept millions of Americans underrepresented for generations. They would ensure that every vote counts equally, regardless of race, party, or zip code.
The Redistricting Reform Act provides clear national standards for fairness. It bans the use of political data to favor one party, mandates transparency through multiple public hearings, and requires bipartisan approval before maps can take effect. These reforms would strengthen democracy and guard against manipulation.
Every election should be decided by the people, not politicians hiding behind rigged maps. Congress must act now to protect the integrity of our elections, defend the right to vote, and ensure that every community has a fair voice in our government.
Tell Congress to pass the Redistricting Reform Act and secure fair representation for every voter in America.
Together, we can end gerrymandering and protect every vote.
- DFA AF Team
