Senate Rleases it's Redistricting Map
I have more news to share on redistricting.
Background
The Georgia State Assembly will begin redrawing maps for Congressional, State House and State Senate districts in response to population changes reflected in the 2020 census. These maps will affect how fairly Georgians are represented for the next decade.
Georgians deserve an open and transparent redistricting process, which is why we crafted our map after months of input from Georgians across the state. Democrats’ priority is to make sure all Georgians’ voices are heard equally in our democracy.
Georgia Democrats will be highly engaged in this process throughout the special legislative session and are willing to use all the tools at our disposal to ensure fair maps.
Today Georgia Democrats released
our proposed Georgia State Senate Map
A fair map reflects Georgia’s diverse population, allows voters of color an equal opportunity to elect their candidates of choice, reflects the political preferences of Georgia voters, and reflects changing population trends within Georgia.
Georgia is one of the most diverse states in the country, and likely already a majority-minority state. This proposal contains 22 districts in which minorities are a majority of residents and voting age population - an increase from the 20 such districts that currently exist.
This map more fairly represents the partisan makeup of Georgia’s electorate, with 25 districts that likely elect Democrats, 27 that likely elect Republicans, and 4 competitive districts.
This map fairly reflects population growth and shifts within Georgia. More than half of Georgians live in Metro Atlanta , this proposal reflects this shift by adding an additional Senate district to the area.
This is the fair map that Georgians have been asking for.
This process and the eventual maps affect Georgians significantly – at the voting booth, and in their everyday lives.
It is important that voters pay attention and make their voices heard. Significant public pressure can force Republicans to avoid the most egregious gerrymandering, and awareness of gerrymandering can fuel outrage which can create a backlash that will help Democrats in future elections. Finally, records of public comments and participation in the process will strengthen lawsuits that are sure to be filed.
One way to get involved is by attending The People's Hearing sponsored by key advocacy groups - to register your feedback and learn more about the process.
Early Voting ends Friday!
Elections will be held in all municipalities, and there is a question on whether to extend the important 1% Special Use Tax for Education (E-Splost) on the ballot county- wide. This E-Splost helps fund all school districts in DeKalb County !
Early Voting for the November 2 election ends Friday!
7 am - 7pm
Berean Christian Church
Bessie Branham Recreation Center
County Line-Ellenwood Library
Dunwoody Library
Lynwood Recreation Center
Stonecrest Library
Tucker- Reid H. Cover Library
Voter Registration & Elections Office, Memorial Dr.
Absentee Ballot Return
Absentee ballot drop boxes are located inside the following early vote locations when early voting is open, or you can drop it off at the Voter Registration and Elections Office during office hours. It must be returned by 7pm on November 2.
Bessie Branham Recreation Center
County Line-Ellenwood Library
Dunwoody Library
Lynwood Recreation Center
Tucker- Reid H. Cover Library
Voter Registration & Elections Office, Memorial Dr
Election Day Polling Place
You can check your Election Day Polling Place at mvp.sos.ga.gov
For more information, go to www.DeKalbVotes.com. If you have a question, call the Voter Protection Hotline at 888-730-5816.