Redistricting and Election Reform: The Meridian Platform

The Meridian Platform Series: A review of where we stand on issues that matter today.
 

REDISTRICTING AND ELECTION REFORM

 

 

Illogical electoral redistricting (gerrymandering) corrupts the principle of “one person, one vote” and erodes our voice in the democratic process.  Passing laws and electing leaders that seek to prohibit gerrymandering and also look to implement other election reforms is essential to our democracy.   

  • Support policies and politicians that seek to prohibit partisan gerrymandering.

  • Assist with the formation of independent commissions to draw both congressional and state legislative district lines.

  • Reform election laws to provide reasonable and straightforward access to the electoral process to third parties.

  • Modernize election laws by utilizing innovative concepts such as open primaries and ranked choice voting.

  • Campaign finance reform, including reasonable limits on campaign donation amounts, and transparency into the activities and donations made by Super PACs.

  • Institute term limits for all municipal, state and federal elected officials.

Linda CiavarelliRedistricting, Gerrymandering