The League of Women Voters of New Jersey – together with the Fair Districts New Jersey Coalition and the Network for Responsible Public Policy – has announced a series of ten public forums taking place across the state to educate voters on gerrymandering and the legislative redistricting process, and to present ideas for reforms. The forums, “Redistricting Reform Best Practices for a Fairer New Jersey,” are a continuation of the League’s voter education work to demystify a process that has a great impact on our communities and our political representation, but that few fully understand. All events are free and open to the public.

In addition to outlining the current legislative redistricting process in New Jersey, LWV wants to provide the public with information about anti-gerrymandering reforms in other states, and present redistricting principles and best practices that can be applied here in New Jersey. And more importantly, the League wants to encourage ongoing public commentary on redistricting so citizens feel empowered to participate in the next map-drawing process.‍