2020 Election Results: Early Analysis
The 2020 election results are still coming in, and we will continue to provide analysis. In the meantime, here are a few highlights.
A special election affected by pandemic and GOP tactics
It’s not clear how the coronavirus outbreak affected this election. But it IS clear Republican gerrymandering and voter suppression played a massive role.
Why 2020 is Important
Rita Bosworth, Executive Director of Sister District explains why 2020 is so important, especially for state legislature. As you plan your year and determine what kind of civic engagement you will undertake, remember that this is the year where states matter most. 2020 is a census year, which means that the people we elect to state legislatures in November will be the ones in power during the next districting cycle; they will draw the voting district maps for the next decade.
The Supreme Court Disappoints on Gerrymandering
At the very end of its term in June, the Supreme Court ruled that the constitution does not prohibit partisan gerrymandering. The case, Rucho v. Common Cause, will loom large as we move towards critical state elections in Virginia this year and in key chambers all over the country in 2020. While this decision was both disappointing and wrongheaded, progressives can still make an impact in the 2021 redistricting process.
Video: Sister District on Free Speech TV
FSTV correspondent Imara Jones speaks with Lyzz Schwegler, Director of Communications and Co-Founder of Sister District, about how people from blue states can raise awareness in red and purple states to combat gerrymandering and voter suppression.
Why Are States So Important?
Gasp, choke! Trump’s EPA is working to choke us to death; read here for how states, particularly CA, are working to clear the air.
The Supreme Court upheld partisan gerrymandering. Here’s what our candidates say
On June 27, the Supreme Court put its thumb on the scale to permit partisan gerrymandering and help Republicans stay in power for the next decade. In a 5-4 decision, the Court gave politicians the green light to draw voting district lines for partisan purposes, allowing those in power to choose their voters rather than […]
Why States Matter: Gerrymandering
Democrats have overlooked state legislatures for too long, and the Republicans realized that that was a loophole. It was the perfect bargain — in a gridlocked Washington, DC, where nothing could get done, if the Republicans were able to spend a little bit of money and focus down-ballot they would be able to take control of state legislatures in 2010 and would be able to draw themselves a lasting and durable majority and advance a very conservative agenda within states where it wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.
Flipping Virginia blue can be done. But it won’t be easy.
Washington Post Op-Ed by Gaby Goldstein. This year, Democrats are only two seats away from flipping the entire Virginia state legislature blue. But it won’t be easy…
2019 Wave 1 Candidates are Here!
Today, we are thrilled to announce our first wave of 2019 endorsements. Supporting these 10 incredible candidates helps us achieve two of our strategic goals: flipping chambers blue, and making inroads into badly gerrymandered states.
