“Abortion, Voting Rights, Gerrymandering:”

There is almost nothing that’s not at stake with these state supreme court races. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ I’ll be honest — sometimes my friends gently suggest I should find other things to talk about besides the importance of state supreme Court seats. (Does that happen to you? I have a feeling I’m not alone here in this group.) But I believe that as folks become more keenly aware of the potency of state supreme courts, they’re going to have a significantly greater awareness and focus on those elections. So as pro-democracy, fair map champions, I think it’s our duty to make sure our friends and family know how important these races are. Check out this recent headline from Democracy Docket: Abortion, Voting Rights, Gerrymandering: What’s at Stake in 2024 Supreme Court Races The summary of the article is profoundly simple: With state supreme courts playing a vital role in deciding cases about gerrymandering, there is almost nothing that’s not at stake in 2024 with state supreme court races. Because as A.G. Holder says: No matter what issue you care about most, the path to progress runs through the fair maps. We’re talking about protecting fundamental rights, adhering to legal and judicial norms, and upholding the rule of law. We’re talking about the very fibers of our democracy. That’s why the Democracy Defenders program endorses state supreme court candidates and other state-level leaders who will focus on preserving democracy in their states. [So much depends on having elected officials who want to protect the fundamental freedoms we value. Can you chip in to help elect those types of leaders across the country?]( 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]( Look: the current environment that we’re dealing with in state supreme court races is not a partisan environment as much as it is a democracy vs. an authoritarian paradigm. Right now, there are nearly 70 active voting and election-related lawsuits across 25 states that could make their way up to state supreme courts — and there are 82 state supreme court justices to elect this fall. The outcomes of these races are going to have deep and lasting impacts on our lives. We have to do everything we can to make sure our pro-democracy champions have the votes they need to win. [If you can, please consider making a donation today.]( Thank you, Biz John Bisognano President of the NDRC [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](