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

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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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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.

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Editorial: Proof, again, that Oregon needs an independent redistricting commission

Apr 18, 2021 | Editorials

The Oregonians Editorial Board | April 18, 2021 It was an ugly way to get there. But last week’s agreement by House leaders to include an equal number of Republicans as Democrats on the redistricting committee was a surprisingly positive resolution of what threatened to devolve into a hopeless mess. After weeks of resisting calls to do so, House Republicans are now waiving the constitutional requirement that the full text of bills be read before a House vote. The time-sucking tactic had...

Legislative negotiations underscore need for independent citizens redistricting commission

Apr 15, 2021 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Norman Turrill (503) 807-4863 SALEM, Ore. — “The promise of fair representation should not be a political negotiating tactic between partisan legislators behind closed doors,” said Norman Turrill, Chair of People Not Politicians. “This maneuvering between House Leadership exactly underscores why we need reform and fair redistricting so Oregon voters choose politicians, instead of politicians choosing voters.” Oregonians support creating an...

People Not Politicians responds to Oregon Supreme Court Ruling on Constitutional Redistricting Timelines

Apr 9, 2021 | Press Release

MEDIA STATEMENT April 9, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT Norman Turrill, Chair, People Not Politicians, (503) 807-4863 Kathay Feng, Common Cause, (310) 880-6668 SALEM, Ore. — On Friday, the People Not Politicians coalition released the following statement on the Oregon Supreme Court’s ruling giving the Legislature an extended timeline through September 27, nearly three months after the constitutional deadline, to produce new state and congressional district maps. Norman Turrill, Chair of People Not...