Democratic presidential debates and forums are about to get started -- and we need to do everything in our power to ensure the fight for fair districts is a central topic discussed at these events.
Netroots Nation is hosting a presidential forum on July 13 where they'll ask candidates questions submitted by progressive organizations. The deadline to add yours is just over 24 hours away. Can you submit a question about gerrymandering before 5pm ET tomorrow?
As Saumya said below, this is a chance for candidates to show that they know how important this work is -- that they know that securing a fair and accurate 2020 Census and fair redistricting in 2021 are pivotal to fixing our broken democracy.
Let's get the candidates on the record. Submit your question today:
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The first Democratic presidential debates are
only a week away, hosted by NBC News next Wednesday and Thursday in Miami, Florida.
If you're like me, you're excited to see this (massive) field of candidates have productive conversations about how we'll push forward on a range of progressive issues. But there's one fight that impacts our success on every issue: Gerrymandering.
Our work for an accurate 2020 Census and fair redistricting in 2021 will determine how much progress we can make on securing health care, addressing climate change, reducing gun violence, protecting reproductive rights, and more. It's up to all of us to make sure that candidates know how gerrymandering could stall a progressive agenda if we don't work to end map manipulation now.
NBC News has asked people to send in questions for next week's debates, with a chance they'll use them on-air. Can you submit a question about redistricting today?
Make the question your own, but here's what I want to know from candidates:
"How do you plan to combat gerrymandering and fight for fair districts?"
"How will you ensure a fair process when redistricting begins in 2021?"
"How will you work to make sure we have a fair and accurate 2020 Census?"
This is a unique opportunity for these candidates to demonstrate an understanding of how important the census and fair redistricting are when it comes to fixing our broken democracy. So it's pivotal to get a question on-air, so millions of viewers can learn about this issue and get involved.
Send in a question and make sure NBC News knows you want this covered.
Campaign Director, All On The Line
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