For decades politicians in Florida have selfishly drawn legislative and Congressional districts to protect themselves or advance the interests of their political parties. So effective and unabashed has this gerrymandering been, that over the last decade only a small fraction of legislative incumbents have been defeated.

On November 2, 2010, Floridians overwhelmingly spoke out against this self-serving practice by passing Amendments 5 and 6 – the FairDistricts Amendments -- with 63% of the vote. This vote resulted in constitutional provisions which prohibit favoritism of incumbents or parties in redistricting.

As the 2011-2012 redistricting cycle approaches, even with the rules now enshrined in the state constitution, some elected officials who opposed passage of the amendments are doing all they can to avoid implementation of the new fair districting standards. Simply put, these politicians refuse to follow the will of the people. They do not want to give up their job protection plan.

FairDistricts Now, Inc. will provide support to Floridians who want to actively participate in the effort to be sure that Florida's districts are drawn in 2012 to benefit the people and not the politicians. Educating the public about the redistricting process and how citizens can participate is a primary goal along with using every method available, including the courts if necessary, to ensure that politicians follow the letter and spirit of the FairDistricts Amendments when they draw the district lines.

View the Redistricting Provisions of the Florida Constitution