Stop Gerrymandering in Your County: A Toolkit for Fair Districts

Stop Gerrymandering in Your County: A Toolkit for Fair Districts

A toolkit to build a nonpartisan grassroots network fighting for fair, transparent, community-led redistricting across the United States—one county at a time.

About This Toolkit

This is your starter pack for fighting back against gerrymandering—whether you’re a seasoned organizer or just one ticked-off citizen tired of the lines being drawn behind closed doors. It includes templates, tools, and guidance to help you:

• Understand who draws the maps where you live
• Build public pressure for transparency and fairness
• Propose new ordinances for Independent Redistricting Commissions (IRCs)
• Mobilize your neighbors to get involved and stay loud

This toolkit is nonpartisan and designed for use in any U.S. county where fair elections are needed. Especially swing regions where maps are manipulated to mute voters.

Toolkit Contents

1. What Is Gerrymandering?
2. The Redistricting Checklist
3. Sample Public Comment Guide
4. Email Templates for Officials
5. Sample Ordinance Language for a Local IRC
6. Building a Fair Maps Coalition
7. Community Mapping Events
8. National Signal Boost: Spotlight Your Local Heroes
9. Partner Organizations and Resources
10. Media & Messaging Tips
11. Coaching on Ballot Initiatives & Coalition Building