Below is a letter from Dianna Wynn, President of the League of Women Voters of the US, sent to LWV members around the country on August 29, 2025.
| Dear League of Women Voters members, As mid-cycle redistricting battles continue, we want to be intentional in keeping you, as League members, informed on where our organization stands. As a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, the League of Women Voters believes that redistricting should only happen every 10 years based on the population, should always put communities of interest first, and should establish fair maps that reflect an inclusive democracy. No Harm to Our Communities The reality is that mid-cycle redistricting is happening now in states across the country. So, what does that mean for us? The League remains steadfast that any redistricting process must include people’s voices. This week, we released No Harm to Our Communities: Mapping Guidance for Elected Leaders, guidance and standards for any governor or redistricting body drawing new maps. With this guidance, the League demands the protection of historically disenfranchised communities. The guidance includes additional resources for the public to engage if your state begins redistricting — a template for redistricting testimony and a community and organizational scorecard —because we know that people want and need ways to engage and to feel empowered in this fight. The League will continue doing our part to educate and equip voters for the road ahead in the impacted states. Make no mistake: if a state harms our communities, the League of Women Voters will use our full power to fight back. Our Organization For many decades, the League has consistently opposed gerrymandering because these tactics disenfranchise voters — especially Black and brown voters. LWV’s policy position on redistricting stands firmly against gerrymandering that dilutes the power of communities of interest. Like all our policy positions, the League’s position on redistricting was adopted by a majority of our membership in a grassroots process. According to our organizational bylaws, the League must adhere to its policy positions until and unless they are changed by our membership. One state League’s stance on redistricting in their state affects the work of other state Leagues. A consistent stance across states on redistricting strengthens our nonpartisan credibility that many state Leagues rely on to do critical work in their community, including protecting voters. The League of Women Voters is committed to voters, our communities, and our members. Thank you for your dedication to empowering voters and defending democracy. In League, Dianna WynnPresident, League of Women Voters of the US |
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