AAG Redistricting Roundtable
Type: Virtual Panel
Day: 2/26/2022
Start Time: 3:40 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
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Michelle Kinzer
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Michelle Kinzer, AAG
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Description:
Following the results of the 2020 Census, states and localities embarked on the process of redrawing district maps that determine elections and representation. Redistricting is inherently geographic, yet over the years geographers have rarely had a seat at the table. In September 2021 the AAG hosted a virtual Redistricting Panel Series to equip geographers with the tools and knowledge to take action in their states as new maps were drawn. This series culminated in 14 state-specific panels, with a group of 700+ participants made up of geographers, political scientists, historians, lawyers, students, academics, and non-profit representatives.
This Redistricting Roundtable is our chance to discuss what has happened since the fall panel series. This is an open invitation to anyone with an interest in redistricting, electoral geographies, fair representation, or civic engagement – you do not need to have attended a September panel to join. We’ll have a handful of geographers share their firsthand experiences with redistricting in their own states, then open the floor to discuss the following:
What are some common barriers to entry for the public to get involved in the redistricting process?
What steps can be taken to increase transparency in this process, and make involvement accessible to more people?
How can geographers gain a stronger voice in this process working with experts from other disciplines who already have a seat at the table?
With some states still in the middle of redistricting or facing legal challenges to their proposed maps, where are there remaining opportunities for geographers to get involved?
What can the AAG and geographers do between now and the next redistricting cycle to stay active and be prepared?
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AAG Redistricting Roundtable
Description
Virtual Panel
Contact the Primary Organizer
Michelle Kinzer - mkinzer@esri.com