Rich Donors Bankroll Redistricting Fights Before 2026 (Correct)

The big money doesn’t want to wait until 2026.

Republican and Democratic donors are pouring millions into redistricting fights across the US that are expected to play a decisive role in which party winds up in control of Congress. On Tuesday, the Democratic side scored a significant victory when voters approved California Governor Gavin Newsom’s redrawing of the state’s congressional map.

Across the US, state lawmakers are weighing new electoral maps that could give their party an advantage in next year’s midterm elections. With the GOP holding a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, a handful of races ...