Sachin Chheda

Statement on SCOWIS Decision

Statement on Tuesday’s Federal Judicial Redistricting Hearing

Statement on Redistricting Lawsuit Filed in Wisconsin Today

Statement on US Census Bureau Data Release

Official beginning of redistricting process offers politicians a chance to draw fair maps.

News Events in 4 Wisconsin Cities Tout new Child Tax Credit Which Begin in July

Measure enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan cuts child poverty in Wisconsin nearly in half, but expires after 1 year

11 Wisconsin Counties Have a Redistricting Referendum on Nov. 3 Ballot

Schwantes for Judge campaign announces first 100 endorsements from community leaders

Endorsers including Rep. Evan Goyke, six judges and more than 80 local attorneys

Two-thirds of Wisconsin counties endorse reform for redistricting process

Sheboygan County Board passes resolution 20-4 to become 48th county to call for Fair Maps

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes to Speak at Political Open Mic Tomorrow

Free Event Hosted by NEWaukee and Bridge the City to Include Speakers from BLOC, Democracy Found, Marquette Democracy Lab and Fair Elections Project

Statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on Partisan Gerrymandering

"We are disappointed the Supreme Court ignored the overwhelming evidence in the Rucho case, which proved the constitutional rights of citizens were violated."

Statement on WI Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ refusal to testify under oath on map-rigging

"It’s time to return power to the people, and make our redistricting process nonpartisan and independent."

Statement on Governor Evers’ announcement he will include nonpartisan redistricting reform in his proposed budget

"This decision gives us a chance to have representative democracy again in Wisconsin."

Fair Maps Referenda Pass Overwhelmingly in Election

Wisconsin voters show strong support for nonpartisan redistricting reform

Response to Gill v Whitford decision to remand back to trial court

"This is definitely not the end of the road."

Poll: Wisconsin Wants Fair Maps and Independent Map-Drawing Process

The Fair Elections Project supports the creation of fair maps that ensure the will of the people is reflected in the legislature.

Whitford Plaintiffs in Historic Map-rigging Case Rally in Advance of U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument

The state is appealing that ruling in order to protect legislative gains made by the majority party in Wisconsin despite elections in which they won fewer votes.

Fair Elections Project calls for fair map drawing process to continue

State tries to win by delay what they couldn’t win on the law

Fair Elections Project calls upon Legislature to focus on fair map drawing process

State appeals case, increasing cost to taxpayers

Wisconsin Federal Court Permanently Blocks State Redistricting Plan

Litigators and lead plaintiff react to decision as case nears Supreme Court

Plaintiffs call for new maps for Wisconsin legislative district

“The citizens of Wisconsin should have a chance to elect a government which represents us,” said Sachin Chheda, Director of the Fair Election Project

Federal Court overturns unconstitutional gerrymandering of Wisconsin legislative districts

The lawsuit fulfills a call issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in previous cases for a standard to measure how much partisan gerrymandering is allowable.

Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Connolly has previously announced the endorsement of a majority of Mayors and Village Presidents in Milwaukee County, as well as hundreds of judges and attorneys, including many leaders working to serve the poor.

Chris Moews Delivers Nomination Signatures; Ready to Bring Needed Change to Sheriff’s Office

Moews will now be on the ballot for the August 12 Democratic primary.