Helpful Links

Watch Secretary Rokita's speech on redistricting at the Indianapolis Rotary

National Conference of State Legislatures
The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, providing research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues.

United State Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division 
The Civil Rights Division's efforts address discrimination in education, employment, credit, housing, public accommodations, voting, state and local government programs, and certain federally funded and conducted programs.

U.S. Census Bureau – Congressional Apportionment 
This resource offers information, definitions and timely information critical to the redistricting debate.

FairVote 
FairVote is a national program to promote representative government and other timely issues critical to democracy at a national level. The Web site offers information that is customizable by state, as well as broad information applicable to all Americans.

StateSurge 
StateSurge is a law and legislation management system designed to help its users track legislation and manage legislative events. Registered users can received automated notifications on any changes in law and legislation as well as quickly build reports and communicate effectively through its integrated newsletter system.

Strength in Numbers: A Guide to Census 2000 Redistricting Data from the U.S. Census Bureau 
This brochure explains where census numbers come from and the role they have in the way states and localities redraw the boundaries of their legislative districts.