Coalition Members on Redistricting Reform

“Competition promotes excellence in virtually every aspect of life: business, sports, education, the list goes on. Politics is no different — if voters are presented with more choice and competition through redistricting reform, the result will be better government for North Carolina.”
--John Hood, John Locke Foundation

"Democracy at its best is a battle of ideas. The current redistricting process discourages real debates about the issues facing North Carolina by deciding many elections before a single vote is cast."
--Chris Fitzsimon, NC Policy Watch“

The current process of lawmakers drawing district lines is providing voters with fewer choices in candidates for public office. An independent redistricting commission made up of citizens will lead to elections that are more competitive, which in turn will increase the debate on important issues that voters care about.
--Bill Wilson, AARP North Carolina“

The public interest is missing in North Carolina’s current redistricting process. Voters aren’t choosing their politicians. Politicians are choosing voters.”
--Rob Thompson, NC PIRG“

Redistricting reform is about voter choice and accountability. Giving an independent body the task of drawing the lines could mean more responsible environmental policy-making that’s based on the public interest.”
--Peter Walz, NC Conservation Network