Rich Donors Bankroll Redistricting Fights Ahead of 2026 Elections
State Representative Matt Morgan reviews a map of proposed congressional redistricting during a special session at the Texas State Capitol in August.
Photographer: Eli Hartman/BloombergThe 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.