These two bills are a critical step towards a more fair elections system in Georgia. Redistricting reform is a bipartisan issue, and if enough of us speak out we can make it a reality.
Why is this important?
The movement calling for redistricting reform is growing around the country, in large part because more and more Americans are realizing that fixing how we draw electoral maps is a key part to improving our democracy. Three Democratic lawmakers form the Atlanta area have filed two bills that would create an independent redistricting commission, and also forbid map drawers from creating districts that favor one party or another.
