State of democracy – what you need to know about upcoming elections

[NDRC logo] ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ MEMORANDUM TO: The NDRC’s Grassroots Supporters FROM: John Bisognano, NDRC President DATE: August 30, 2023 RE: State of Democracy – what you need to know about upcoming elections Team, As we approach the end of August, it’s clear that 2024 will be here before we know it. That’s why I’m reaching out to update top grassroots supporters like you about the state of the NDRC’s work and what it means for upcoming elections. If you don’t have time to read the full memo right now but would still like to support the NDRC’s democracy-saving work, you can do so by clicking [here](. Our Fight for Fair Maps Helped Secure a Level Playing Field in 2022 - Thanks to our fight for fair maps, last year’s elections took place on one of the fairest redistricting landscapes in decades. - We also helped Democrats win critical legislative races nationwide. According to FiveThirtyEight, “For the first time in years, more Americans [now] live in a state fully controlled by Democrats than in one fully controlled by Republicans.” [Help win more victories for democracy: Donate to the NDRC >>]( We Have an Opportunity to Fight for Fairer Maps Ahead of 2024 - In June, the Supreme Court affirmed the striking down of Alabama’s discriminatory congressional map and ordered lawmakers to draw a fair map before next November’s election. The decision could also impact more maps in states across the South. - So many states could redraw their maps that, according to FiveThirtyEight, “this decision could be the difference between Republican and Democratic control of the House.” [Help fight for fair maps in 2024: Donate to the NDRC >>]( But Republicans are Still Desperate to Hold on to Unearned Power - Despite the huge victory for fair redistricting at the Supreme Court, Republicans are determined to protect their gerrymandered maps. - Rather than complying with the Court’s clear instructions, Alabama lawmakers defied the Court’s order by voting to enact another gerrymandered map. - If left unchecked, Republicans across the country could use obstructionist tactics like this to keep manipulated maps in place in 2024. [Help stop GOP gerrymandering: Donate to the NDRC >>]( The Current Landscape Leaves Us With Two Options 1. We can do nothing while Republicans keep working to manipulate maps and undermine our democracy. Years from now, we’ll look back on 2022 as the high watermark for fair maps. 2. We can use all the tools at our disposal to make sure the maps in 2024 are even fairer. Years from now, we’ll look back and know we did everything we could to strengthen our democracy. [Team, our team at the NDRC is picking option two. We’re going to do everything we can to fight for the fairest maps possible in 2024. Will you join us by donating today?]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [Donate $10]( [Donate $20]( [Donate $50]( [Donate $100]( [Donate $150]( [Another amount]( John Bisognano NDRC President [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. [twitter link]( [facebook link]( [linkedin 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](