Deseret News: Democrats push for a new congressional map in Colorado
In conversation with the Deseret News, Hannah Ledford of the Fairness Project, one of the groups involved, said they are asking “voters whether or not they want to temporarily disband their independent redistricting commission to adopt maps that have been filed alongside these ballot measures.”
CNN: Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats
“Virginia voters are being given the opportunity to unstack the deck,” said Kelly Hall, executive director of the Fairness Project, which has backed progressive ballot measures around the country and is supporting the new Virginia campaign.
Redistricting on the Ballot: First Major 2026 Campaign Launches in Virginia
In response to today’s announcement, Kelly Hall, Director of the Fairness Project, issued the following statement. “Across our country, free and fair elections are under attack. In Virginia, voters will have the opportunity to level the playing field— something that should strengthen the resolve of everyone who values our democracy.”
American Prospect: From Democracy to ‘My Way or the Highway’ in Missouri
“We can have a real conversation about what it says about the Missouri legislature that they have radically diminished the impact of the minimum wage and paid sick leave initiative, but they have not succeeded at undermining the impact of the abortion initiative—at least not yet,” says Kelly Hall, the executive director of the Fairness Project.
Meet The Press: States consider new restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives
Our Executive Director, Kelly Hall, joined Meet the Press to discuss our report on the growing wave of anti-democratic state legislation and the urgent need to protect citizen-led change. You can watch the full segment here.
The Electorette Podcast: The Conservative Backlash Against Ballot Measures
In this episode, Kelly Hall, executive director of the Fairness Project, speaks about a new report showing how conservative lawmakers are working to undermine direct democracy.
MSNBC Opinion: One of voters’ most powerful tools is under consistent attack from state legislatures
"The more citizens use their power to advance their interests via ballot initiatives, the more some lawmakers attack the process." writes Kelly Hall, executive director of the Fairness Project
Associated Press: Missouri voters and lawmakers clash over who should be able to initiate constitutional amendments
Nearly 150 bills were introduced across 15 state legislatures this year seeking to make it harder for initiatives to qualify for the ballot or win approval by voters — nearly double the amount of just two years ago, according to the Fairness Project, a progressive group that has backed dozens of ballot initiatives in states.
