Contacting your Rep: South Carolina Redistricting- Fall 2021 Elizabeth Stribling The Issue: South Carolina Redistricting The Details: SC Redistricting ● US Census ● 10.7% population growth ● Senate & House Redistricting Committee ● Timeline ● Public Hearings/Map Input ● Losing your Vote Criteria for Drawing District Lines - Federal and State Constitution - The Voting Rights Act - Other boundaries- city, county, geo - Contiguity & compatness - Community of Interest - Incumbent protection Here’s where you come in! What criteria do you think matters the most? What is your “community of interest” that should be considered by the committees? What is curious about your specific district maps? #WeAreWatching Telling Your Redistricting Story “I live in the historic Clearview neighborhood…” “As a member of the Charleston AME Church…” The Story of Self “My two daughters attend Stiles Point Elementary…” ----- “Those of us on the coast…” “As Senator Senn’s constituite…” The Story of Us “The US Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law…” “Our community needs a representative who…” ---- The Story of Now “I’m calling/writing today because” ASK: transparency, make a statement in support of a community of interest, additional public input, etc. Pick Up the Phone Keep Trying Get Creative Who am I calling? Senators: Lindsey Graham & Tim Scott House Members: Nancy Mace, Joe Wilson, Jeff Duncan, William Timmons, Ralph Norman, Jim Clyburn & Tom Rice Contact these representatives to discuss FEDERAL legislation that affects SC. Know your State Representatives South Carolina Senate-46 South Carolina House-124 Finding Your State Representatives www.scstatehouse.gov VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL THESE RESOURCES & MORE Nuts & Bolts of Redistricting Current district maps Tips for testifying Legislative contact information .