Share Redistricting Information Online with Our Social Media Toolkit

Help ensure a fair and equitable redistricting process in North Dakota with our social toolkit!

Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries. It is based on the idea of “one person, one vote” and is meant to ensure that every person has fair representation at the local, state, and federal levels. It happens every 10 years in conjunction with new population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.  

Now that the Census Bureau has released its 2020 redistricting data in its legacy format, legislators have begun analyzing real population data to draw new district lines.  

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?  

Using the data from the Census to draw the lines of electoral districts for government representation, redistricting plays a vital role in our communities and affects our daily lives. How district lines are drawn influences who runs for public office which influences who is elected to powerful political positions. Our elected officials make decisions about every aspect of our communities, from ensuring safe schools to adopting inclusive immigration policies, and more.  

WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT IT?   

The ACLU is engaged in redistricting efforts with nonpartisan coalitions across the state of North Dakota. We will monitor the state legislature to ensure it heeds the fundamental principles of democracy, representation, and equality.  

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?  

Whether you are planning in-person or virtual efforts, or just want to remain informed to support local efforts, this social kit will be your one-stop shop for digital assets to demystify the redistricting process.  

Below are resources you may download and share today.

1. Facebook assets

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Suggested post copy and graphics:

  • Redistricting must ensure fair and equal representation for ALL people. That means fair maps. (Use this graphic)
  • As the once-in-a-decade redistricting process begins in our state, elected officials have an obligation to ensure that the electoral district boundaries in North Dakota are not sacrificed to self-interest and political parties in the redistricting process. Redistricting must ensure fair and equal representation for all people, upholding the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection and complying with the requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Use this graphic)
  • A lot is going to change in the coming weeks for North Dakota voters. That's why its important to keep an open dialogue with key decision makers. Consider emailing the North Dakota Legislature’s Redistricting Committee today with your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Visit aclund.org/redistricting-committee-members for more information. (Use this graphic)

2. Twitter assets

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Suggested tweet copy and graphics:

  • Redistricting must ensure fair and equal representation for ALL people. That means #FairMaps. (Use this graphic)
  • As the once-in-a-decade redistricting process begins in our state, elected officials have an obligation to ensure that the electoral district boundaries in North Dakota are not sacrificed to self-interest and political parties in the redistricting process. #FairMaps (Use this graphic)
  • A lot is going to change in the coming weeks for North Dakota voters. That's why its important to keep an open dialogue with key decision makers. Email the Redistricting Committee today with your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Visit aclund.org/redistricting-committee-members for more information. #NDPol (Use this graphic)

3. Instagram assets

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Suggested post copy and graphics:

  • Redistricting must ensure fair and equal representation for ALL people. That means #FairMaps. (Use this graphic)
  • Not only does redistricting play a role in the design of the district boundaries for North Dakota state legislative offices, it plays a vital role in our communities and will affect our day-to-day lives for the next decade. The drawing of district lines can dictate not only who runs for public office and who is elected, but also how financial resources are allocated for schools, hospitals, roads and more. (Use this graphic)
  • A lot is going to change in the coming weeks for North Dakota voters. That's why its important to keep an open dialogue with key decision makers. Consider emailing the North Dakota Legislature’s Redistricting Committee today with your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Visit aclund.org/redistricting-committee-members for more information. (Use this graphic)