Once a decade, West Virginia leaders redraw district lines based on the latest Census data.
Those lines can have huge impact. They shape our political voices, our lives, and our communities.
But leaders have used this process throughout history to attack voting rights and marginalize voices, particularly in communities of color.
We must make sure our process of redistricting is fair. Voters should choose their leaders, not the other way around.
Public meetings are planned on redistricting throughout the state. Make sure lawmakers know that you are paying attention. Make sure your voice is heard as the process is carried out.
Ask:
Who drew these maps? Who did they consult with? What tools or software did they use? What data did they use?
Will the legislature have a full, transparent, and thorough process to vet and approve the maps?
Do the maps unfairly split up communities? Do they make sense geographically?
Continue to check this space as information is updated.
- Aug. 12: Monongalia County Extension Services & 4H Center at Mylan Park, 270 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV 26501
- Aug. 17: Martinsburg Sheriff’s Office Meeting Room 510 S Raleigh St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
- Aug. 18: Keyser VFD Station 2, 1550 Cornell St Keyser WV 26726
- Aug. 24: Wheeling Independence Hall, 1528 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Aug. 26: Cabell County Courthouse, Courtroom #1 Judge Paul Farrell’s courtroom 750 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
- Sept. 9: The Culture Center, Building 9, Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305
- Sept. 16: Judge Donald F. Black, Courthouse Annex,317 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101