Prohibits any legislative redistricting plan or district boundary from being drawn to favor or disfavor a political party or candidate and bars use of voter party affiliation or incumbent residency data in drawing districts.
relating to the drawing of district boundaries. Providing that no district boundaries shall be drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate.
CACR2 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would bar drawing New Hampshire legislative district boundaries in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate. Nearly all submitters support the measure as a remedy to partisan gerrymandering and a way to restore public trust in elections, often citing recently vetoed district maps as evidence of the problem, while a small number of opponents argue it would improperly shift redistricting authority from the elected legislature to the courts.
The core and most common argument is that district boundaries should never be drawn to favor or disfavor a political party or candidate, and that CACR2 would end gerrymandering by enshrining that principle in the constitution.
“Providing that no district boundaries shall be drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate. I support fair maps!”
— Vani Thilagar, Hollis · #485460 — read full submission →
“I support this bill which provides that no district boundaries shall be drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate.”
— Gail McPeek, Enfield · #483721 — read full submission →
“YES - no district boundaries shall be drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate!”
— Marlise Bryant, Hollis · #483297 — read full submission →
Supporters argue that partisan gerrymandering has eroded confidence in the fairness of New Hampshire's electoral system, and that a constitutional ban on it would help restore trust in democratic institutions.
“The pernicious effects of gerrymandering in NH by Republicans are appalling. The results reverberate for years, leaving communities without effective and fair representation and resources.”
— Christine Bane, Strafford · #484032 — read full submission →
“As the vice president of the League of Women Voters NH familiar with the critical importance of impartial district boundaries, I support this bill.”
— janet ward, Contoocook, NH 03229 · #485650 — read full submission →
Several supporters point to specific examples, including maps vetoed by the Governor and locally gerrymandered wards, as concrete evidence that the current process has produced unfair districts.
“There is a history in NH of bad faith election voting boundary drawing. Governor Sununu saw fit to veto two maps drawn by Republican majority led legislatures in 2022 and 2024.”
— Susan Raymond, Tamworth · #481918 — read full submission →
“As someone who lives in a gerrymandered area of Dover I am all for anything that will result in non-partisan redistricting. Ward 4 has the prerequisite number of voters”
— Patricia Whitney, Dover · #483556 — read full submission →
“Per the December 2022 report of the NH Special Committee on Voter Confidence, “Partisan Process for Drawing Election Districts Has Undermined Confidence.”
— Jeffrey Smith, Epping · #483492 — read full submission →
Supporters argue that non-partisan redistricting is necessary so that each person's vote carries equal weight, framing this as a matter of basic democratic fairness.
“We need fair maps that ensure that each person’s vote really matters. Voters should choose their politicians, not politicians their voters.”
— Mary Meyers, Hancock · #482309 — read full submission →
“Our district lines should be chosen in a way that makes sure, to the extent possible, that every vote counts equally. It's what's fair and right”
— Mary Wilke, CONCORD · #486441 — read full submission →
One supporter notes the bill also protects the existing boundaries of towns, wards, and unincorporated places, which is framed as strengthening local representation.
An opponent argues that any legislative apportionment will inevitably reflect the makeup of the elected legislature to some degree, and that banning this would make unelected courts the arbiter of whether a map is sufficiently non-partisan, undermining the legislature's constitutional authority.
A couple of submissions raise concern that the bill or related changes could affect independent and undeclared voters' ability to participate in primary elections, a group they note makes up a large share of NH's electorate.
“This bill would prevent "independent" voters from participating in primary elections. That would eliminate the 40% of NH votes who are independents!”
— Barbara Callaway, Hanover · #486421 — read full submission →
“The biggest Bloc of Voters in NH is Undeclared. The biggest bloc being excluded from the primaries is ridiculous.”
— Joshua Custer, Milton Mills · #481741 — read full submission →
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It is time the Legislature addressed the problem of gerrymandering! When redistricting, boundaries should be drawn in a non-partisan way as possible. No party should be favored by the simple act of defining voter districts. Support this bill.
It seems obvious that we would want something that is fair, impartial and will cut down on the ill will and chaos. We are living in a time where there is a fight or violence for almost everything. This is actually caused by people taking unfair advantage and those that are cheated wanting payback. I hope that we will start to move in a more peaceful direction.
This would negatively impact consumers and small businesses. I strongly oppose this bill.
We need to keep gerrymandering out of school district decisions
New Hampshire's House and Senate should reflect the diversity of political thought of the voters of New Hampshire, which leads to better laws and oversight. Please support CACR2 that would require that district boundaries be drawn in a way that does not favor any political party or candidate.
Political gerrymandering is a problem in many other states; I support this bill to make district boundaries politically neutral.
Our district lines should be chosen in a way that makes sure, to the extent possible, that every vote counts equally. It's what's fair and right; there is no decent argument to be made for gerrymandering.
This bill would prevent "independent" voters from participating in primary elections. That would eliminate the 40% of NH votes who are independents!
Stop gerrymandering our districts and let voters decide!
PLEASE stop the gerrymandering!
Gerrymandering is disgusting !
I support this bill because I think it would prevent drawing boundaries to favor certain groups. It would help to make elections more fair.
Let's make the voting more fair. Gerrymandering is not a fair way to collect votes and is a way to suppress a true "winner" of an election.
No district boundaries should be drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate. I support fair maps!
I support the drawing of district boundaries as long as the boundaries drawn do not favor or disfavor any political party or candidate.
Partisan gerrymandering must be made illegal. Democrats and Republicans must understand the need to be fair. The old description of "it's always done by both sides " should not exist. With CACR2 passing it will finally be a step in the correct direction. Packing registered voters of either Democrats or Republicans in districts that have predictable outcomes is wrong. Make New Hampshire proud. Pass this needed amendment.
As the vice president of the League of Women Voters NH familiar with the critical importance of impartial district boundaries, I support this bill. Please vote in favor of CACR2
Gerrymandering is voter suppression. Don't allow people to rig the system.
I am in support of making things more fair. Thank you
Providing that no district boundaries shall be drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate. I support fair maps!
I am opposed to slanting voting districts to favor a political party. Why would signing like this be legal?
I support making partisan redistricting illegal. The only fair redistricting is done by independent non-partisan redistricting committees and is necessitated by changes in population, not changes in politics. Non partisan redistricting benefits everyone. Partisan redistricting erodes trust in our elections and ends up in long, costly, and unnecessary court battles. Every state, but especially the Live Free or Die state, should outlaw partisan redistricting.
Hello, I am writing in support of this anti-gerrymandering bill, to keep elections fair and equitable. I should HOPE that ALL elected officials would be in favor of such legislation.
For any elected official who believes their responsibility as a public servant, elected by NH citizens, is to serve the greater good of the people of NH, this legislation should be a no-brainer. Elected officials truly interested in providing popular policies and platforms that will make NH voters want them to serve do not need to "rig the system" by districting/re-districting in favor of their own party. Passing this legislation will help ensure that elected officials work in the interest of the electorate; not in the interest of "their party."
Testimony in Support of CACR 2 February 25, 2025 9:00 am House Election Law Committee Legislative Office Building Room 306-8 Concord, NH 03301 Chairman Berry and Members of the House Election Law Committee, I support CACR 2, relating to the drawing of district boundaries. The New Hampshire Constitution tasks the House of Representatives with making an apportionment of representatives, thereby creating voting districts after each federal census. However, it does not specifically address the redistricting process. The result has been boundaries that created districts that heavily favor one party over another. Our New Hampshire Executive Council and State Senate maps are the most egregious examples of this partisanship. By prohibiting district boundaries from being drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate, CACR 2 establishes a process that values fairness over political maneuvering. Disallowing the use of partisan data in the creation of districts sets a clear accountability standard. Neither party should be able to give themselves an advantage, and CACR 2 addresses this issue. Fair maps will ensure that each person’s vote matters. I ask that you vote Ought to Pass on CACR 2. Respectfully, Linda Bundy Antrim