The politicians whose misinformation encouraged the attack on our Capitol may skirt consequences thanks to gerrymandering.
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The Shape of Things: Accountability after a failed insurrection

The recent attack on our democracy
Immediately after the attack on our Capitol, 147 representatives and senators voted against certifying election results in an attempt to reject millions of ballots and overturn the election results. And they did so while continuing to peddle dangerous misinformation about election fraud.

While President Trump faces an impeachment trial for his role in inciting a seditious mob, some of these other enabling, complicit politicians may avoid accountability from voters -- gerrymandering may protect them at the ballot box in their next election.

How lawmakers enabled undemocratic behavior
Half of the representatives who voted against certifying ballots represent states with gerrymandered districts such as Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Ohio.

The collective myth of widespread voter fraud is not only enabled by this lack of accountability -- but extreme partisan representatives in gerrymandered states also use it to justify voter restrictions and perpetuate weakened accountability.

It's part of the reason politicians like Jim Jordan, Joe Wilson, Troy Nehls, and Barry Loudermilk supported efforts to overturn the election. Silencing voters to maintain power is baked into their strategy.

Our Shape of Things series raises awareness about how gerrymandered districts impact our communities and also our ability to hold politicians accountable for their role in undermining our institutions. Will you make a $15 recurring donation to support our efforts?

Representatives Who Voted To Overturn Election Results By District

139 members of the House of Representatives voted to silence millions of Americans who legally cast ballots. 43 of those members represent districts that are gerrymandered. Here's a snapshot of how four of them -- Jim Jordan, Joe Wilson, Troy Nehls, and Barry Loudermilk -- played a role in inciting the failed insurrection.

1. OH-04 Jim Jordan

2. SC-02 Joe Wilson

3. TX-22 Troy Nehls

4. GA-11 Barry Loudermilk

The path forward
Elected officials who try to undermine our democracy need to face consequences. That includes facing voters at the ballot box fairly. We must ensure representatives have to answer to a broad and diverse electorate and not a constituency that's cherry-picked through gerrymandering.

Our grassroots movement is actively pursuing immediate accountability by demanding the resignation of the 147 representatives and senators who attempted to overturn the results of a free and fair election. We're also working to create long term accountability and credibility by advocating for democracy reform through bills like the For the People Act and the John Lewis VRAA.

We're kicking our efforts into the next gear. Will you make a recurring donation right now to support our work in Georgia, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and states across the country?



Gerrymandered districts have given partisan politicians "safe" reelections that help them hide from consequences.

This year, we have a chance to directly address and end one of the ways these politicians gained power in the first place: gerrymandering.

Thank you for all you do,
The AOTL Team



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