The timeline of our WI victory

It took years of organizing, activism, and holding Republicans accountable to make this possible. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Friends, It’s hard to believe that 13 years ago, almost to the day, I was at the Wisconsin Capitol protesting Governor Scott Walker’s heinous attacks on our unions and our democracy. I like to say that I have Scott Walker to thank for lighting a fire in my soul — because without him, I wouldn’t be writing to you today as Legal Counsel for the NDRC. Looking back today, in the wake of the recent fair-maps victory in my home state, we need to recognize that this took years of organizing, activism, and holding Republicans accountable to make possible. Let’s take it from the top: - In 2011, newly-elected Governor Scott Walker wasted no time focusing on manipulating our legislative maps. - He and his extreme allies in the state legislature quickly got to work, changing the rules of the state Supreme Court to undermine the state’s longstanding chief justice, gutting the state’s nonpartisan elections board, and enacting a horrifying gerrymander, which guaranteed them an unearned lock on power for a decade. - When the NDRC was founded in 2017, we began to build an infrastructure for activism and organizing which put a spotlight on just how badly Republicans were bending the rules. - In 2018, Governor Tony Evers won and promised to be a fair maps champion. But the GOP-controlled legislature immediately stripped away many of his powers. - In that critical moment, we didn’t back down. We took our organizing to another level. - All that work culminated last year in the election of Judge Janet Protasiewicz to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, breaking the long-held conservative stranglehold on the court. - By 2024, Republicans knew their days of running rampant with maps were over. The legislature passed Governor Evers’ fair maps ahead of this year’s elections. For the first time since I became eligible to vote, Wisconsin’s maps are finally fair. While the pundits will try and point to one person, one election, or one court decision, the truth is none of this would've been possible without this movement. Thank you for being with us every step of the way. But our work is far from over. We need to build on the momentum from this victory and bring it to other states in need of reform. [What we’ve done in Wisconsin is proof that the investments you make in this work pay off — can we count on you to make a grassroots donation of $30 today?]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [Donate $5]( [Donate $15]( [Donate $30]( [Donate $50]( [Donate $100]( [Another amount]( Our work doesn’t always make headlines, but it does make a difference. You’re powering the small but critical steps we’re making towards fair maps every day, and for that, this Wisconsinite is grateful. Thank you, Jacob Carrel [DONATE]( [A.G. Holder: If the NDRC is successful in undoing manipulated maps, we will be able to achieve a system in which everyone's vote counts.]( Since 2017, the NDRC has executed a comprehensive redistricting strategy that shifts the redistricting power, creating fair districts where Democrats can compete. Our victories have been made possible by our strong community of grassroots supporters. [MAKE A DONATION]( If you want to receive periodic updates from the NDRC on our fight for fair maps, text MAPS to 36787. Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. [Privacy Policy.]( We know we send a lot of emails, but we think it's important to keep you updated with the latest information on Republican gerrymandering and voter suppression and how we're fighting back -- regardless of whether you choose to donate. [Click here]( to make a donation. Every dollar you give will go toward our fight to end gerrymandering and voter suppression. Paid for by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, John Bisognano, President. [threads link]( [facebook link]( [instagram link]( National Democratic Redistricting Committee 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036 United States [Click here]( if you'd like to receive fewer emails from the NDRC. [unsubscribe](