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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that members of his Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council will hold listening sessions across the state to gather public feedback on congressional redistricting.
Gov. Wolf’s Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council Invites Public to Comment on Congressional Redistricting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf has stated a commitment to a fair and transparent redistricting process and this week signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council. …
Governor Wolf Creates Redistricting Advisory Council to Help Evaluate Fairness in Upcoming Congressional Redistricting Map 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
CHADDS FORD, PA — Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) issued the following statement regarding the upcoming congressional redistricting process:
Williams Issues Statement On Fair, Transparent Congressional Reapportionment Process Read More
It’s time again to redraw the lines that make up our congressional and state legislative districts. Redistricting and reapportionment takes place after the census data is counted and delivered, a …
Redistricting Delayed Is Representation Denied Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, invites residents of the 158th Legislative District to attend her virtual Redistricting Update event with Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA …
Sappey to Host Virtual Discussion on Redistricting Read More
It is still difficult to hear the quiet voice of reason over the racket in Harrisburg. The 2020 election is over, at least for those of us who acknowledge problems …
Calling All Moderates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Learn about the obscure five-person group called the Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC), which has near-complete control in drawing PA’s 50 state senate and 203 state house districts …
Virtual Town Hall: Redistricting State Legislative Boundaries; Drawing the Lines for the Next Decade 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