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Target: Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature
Goal: We call on Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature to uphold the integrity of the independent redistricting process and reject any attempt to suspend or override the voter-approved commission.
California voters established an independent redistricting commission to draw fair and representative congressional districts, free from partisan manipulation. This process has been a model for the nation, ensuring that communities are represented based on their interests, not political calculations.
Governor Newsom's proposal to suspend the commission and allow the legislature to redraw district maps would set a dangerous precedent, undermining the democratic process and eroding public trust. This move is opposed not only by political opponents but also by respected nonpartisan organizations like the League of Women Voters of California, who have called it a 'threat to democracy.'
We urge our elected officials to respect the will of the people and maintain the independence and integrity of California's redistricting process. Democracy works best when voters choose their representatives, not the other way around.