People Not Politicians

We believe Oregon voters should choose their politicians.
Politicians should not choose their voters.

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Protect Oregon for future generations

By giving the most generous contribution you can today,
we’ll put people—not politicians—in charge of our future.

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A fair process benefits everyone

Oregon’s redistricting process should be
fair, impartial and transparent.

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Your vote matters

We can bring reform – but we need your help.
Join the movement to make your voice heard.

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People Not Politicians

We believe Oregon voters should choose their politicians—Politicians shouldn’t choose their voters.

Join the Coalition

A fair process benefits everyone

Oregon’s redistricting process should be fair, impartial and transparent.

Sign the Petition

Protect Oregon for future generations

By giving the most generous contribution you can today, we’ll put people—not politicians—in charge of our future.

Donate Today

Your vote matters

We can bring reform—but we need your help.
Join the movement to make your voice heard.

Volunteer

We are a growing, diverse coalition of Oregonians from all parties and all walks of life, who believe that politicians are letting us down. Your signature will help put Initiative Petition 14 on the November 2024 ballot, so Oregonians can stop partisan gerrymandering once and for all.

Text of Initiative Petition 14 for Legislative Redistricting

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People Not Politicians File Federal Lawsuit, Request Considerations under Pandemic Circumstances

Jul 2, 2020 | People Not Politicians, Press Release

Media Statement July 2, 2020 Contact Norman Turrill, (503) 386-7996 SALEM, Ore—On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the coalition People Not Politicians campaign filed suit to ensure that all of the signatures gathered to qualify its redistricting reform initiative for the November 2020 ballot would count. “People Not Politicians is committed to ensuring that redistricting reform happens before Oregon draws new maps in 2021. We forged ahead with signature collection, bringing in tens of thousands of new...

Redistricting reformers to Oregon voters: You’ve got mail

Jun 18, 2020 | News Articles

The Fulcrum | By Sara Swann | June 11 In keeping with social distancing mandates, crusaders against partisan gerrymandering in Oregon have settled on a new old-fashioned way to recruit allies: Send a letter, by snail mail. With the coronavirus pandemic ruling out traditional in-person canvassing across the country, many grassroots democracy efforts have gone silent — some after failing to get permission to obtain electronic signatures for their ballot measures. Redistricting reformers in...

Strengthen voting rights

Jun 15, 2020 | Letters to the editor

By Hillary Kittleson | Eugene Register-Guard | June 15, 2018 As the nation grapples with its legacy of racism and how to move toward a just society, the right to vote and be fairly represented becomes even more critical. In Oregon we have an opportunity to reform how voting districts are created and reduce the risk of gerrymandering. During June you can sign an initiative petition for the November ballot that would create an independent commission to draw state and federal legislative...