LRC Final House Maps: First Look
5.7 million people. That's the approximate number of Pennsylvania's who find their voices diminished in the final House Plan approved by the Legislative Reapportionment...
LRC Final Senate Maps: First Look
Nearly 5 million people. That's the number of Pennsylvania's who find their voices diminished in the final Senate Plan approved by the Legislative Reapportionment...
LRC Preliminary Maps: Exceptions
It is of paramount importance in any redistricting plan that the voice of the people be protected in the redistricting process. There are restraints designed to prevent the political process from diluting our voice. There are standards designed to maximize the voice minorities can have in the elective process.
“Indeed, the proof is strong enough that we view it as inconceivable . . . that the magnitude of the subdivision splits here was unavoidable”
— Justice Ronald Castile, Holt, Majority opinion page 78 —
Amanda began delving into the subject of redistricting in October of 2010 on her quest to know why. Helped by a love of puzzles, attention to detail, and a great deal of persistence, her efforts eventually led her to a historic victory before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. She documents her journey here and inspiring others through numerous presentations across the state. The recipient of several honors, her work has also been featured in every major Pennsylvania newspaper, making headline news in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
