Currently, the California state legislature draws district lines for themselves and the Board of Equalization. Allowing politicians to draw their own districts is a serious conflict of interest that harms voters. That is why in recent elections, 99% of incumbent politicians were re-elected in the districts they had drawn for themselves. Communities, cities and counties are the losers because they are carved up for political purposes.

Support Fair Independent Redistricting Standards Today!

 

It’s time to end the secret deals by incumbents to gerrymander our state’s districts. We propose creating a Citizens Redistricting Commission that draws maps in the open. We need to ensure that redistricting follows clear criteria that prioritize Constitution, the Voting Rights Act, counties, cities and communities.

The California Voters FIRST initiative will place voters’ interest ahead of politicians’ interest.

Fairly drawn districts will increase voter engagement in elections.

 

Californians Are Ready For a Citizens Redistricting Commission

 

66% support creating an independent redistricting commission to draw district lines instead of incumbent legislators.

86% want an open process and an end to back room deals in redistricting.

78 - 81% want a redistricting process that keeps their neighborhoods and cities together and divided as little as possible.