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Hypocrisy on the topic of redistricting is epidemic in the PA House GOP caucus at present. Sadly, it appears past members are not immune.
Hypocrisy on Redistricting Is Epidemic in PA House GOP Caucus Read More
Every 10 years Pennsylvania undergoes the redistricting process, during which legislative boundaries are redrawn to reflect our state’s ever-changing population. While this is supposed to be an apolitical process, in …
Fair Lines for Pennsylvania House Districts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council has finalized a set of guiding principles of legal, representation, and process recommendations the governor should consider …
Gov. Wolf Announces Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council’s Redistricting Principles Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — John J. Kennedy, West Chester University professor of political science and an expert in legislative redistricting, is one of six individuals selected by Governor Tom Wolf for the …
West Chester University Professor, John J. Kennedy to Represent Pennsylvania’s Redistricting Advisory Council at a Public Listening Session Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Fair Districts PA announced winners in a recent contest inviting Pennsylvania citizens to draw their own state legislative district maps (PA House and Senate), among them …
Area Resident Among Winners in Statewide Mapping Contest Read More
Regional virtual (Zoom) forums are being convened in PA’s six regions to discuss prison gerrymandering and its impact on communities throughout the commonwealth.
Regional Forums on Prison Gerrymandering Scheduled Read More
The current process is this: the legislative leaders of both major parties choose two representatives to decide on maps. The General Assembly is not involved, nor are they consulted about …
Who Really Decides Legislative Districting? Read More
WEST VINCENT, PA — At the February 18th Board of Supervisors meeting in West Vincent Township, township supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution seeking to end gerrymandering in Pennsylvania by calling …
West Vincent Board of Supervisors in Chester County Adopts Resolution to End Gerrymandering Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — In 2019, municipal government and school board elections will be held across Pennsylvania. However, some Borough of Parkesburg residents believe they are not fairly represented on the …
Octorara Area School Board and the “Cracking” of Parkesburg Borough Voters Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — When many think of gerrymandering, it is in connection with state and federal level elections. Additionally, it is often characterized as a form of partisan politics and a …
Gerrymandering and the Octorara Area School District Election Regions Read More