Now that 2020 census numbers are in, groups in Wyoming are working to help voters keep an eye on lawmakers as they draw new voting-district maps. New maps are expected to impact whether or not Wyoming expands Medicaid, and how the state makes up for lost fossil-fuel revenues. Marguerite Herman with the League of Women Voters of Wyoming says her group will be on the lookout for any signs of gerrymandering, a tactic used by majority parties to carve out districts in order to tilt election outcomes in their favor.
Tomorrow, Herman will join Minority Caucus Chairman Mike Yin of Jackson for a virtual town hall on redistricting basics, and how to provide critical feedback. Those interested in signing up for the free event can visit the Equality State Policy Center’s website at equalitystate.org.
