Redistrict Colorado: August Updates & Next Steps
We’ve made big progress on the Defensive Gerrymander Guard Act (DGG Act) — our proposal to give the Colorado Governor and legislature emergency redistricting powers when other states push extreme partisan gerrymanders that hurt Colorado’s representation in Congress.
Bill Draft Finished
The full text of the DGG Act is now live on Redistrict.co.
It spells out:
How emergency redistricting can be triggered — by the Governor or by a majority of the legislature.
When it can be used — if another state’s maps cause severe partisan imbalance or voter disenfranchisement that harms Colorado.
What happens next — suspending the Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission for the rest of the Governor’s term and appointing a Temporary Emergency Commission to redraw Colorado’s districts.
Petition Launched
The petition is up on Change.org so people can show their support and share it with others.
Sign here: change.org link
Website Updates
Added the full bill text.
Added a Contact Officials page with email templates for the Governor, Senators, and Representatives.
Added a blog, news section, and a legislative timeline.
Kept the site in English only for now to keep it simple.
Outreach
Social media posts made for Reddit, TikTok, and other platforms to drive signatures.
Responded to reporters, including from Channel 9 News Denver.
Created graphics and captions for quick sharing.
Next Steps
Keep growing petition signatures.
Begin direct outreach to lawmakers.
Create more visuals and short explainers for social media.
Prepare for an official petition that could go to Colorado voters.
This is about making sure Colorado can respond when other states use their maps to tip the balance of power. We’re done playing nice while others play dirty.
