Electoral priorities
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2026 Electoral Priorities
The 2026 midterms will be highly consequential to the ongoing battle against Republicans’ mid-decade gerrymanders. This year, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) is investing in state-level elections across at least 14 states to thwart more Republican gerrymanders, counter with responsive redistricting, and build toward a competitive national congressional map.
We will focus our resources in support of three main goals:
- Elect Democratic candidates for governor, state legislatures, and other state-level offices that play a critical role in the redistricting process;
- Combat partisan efforts to reduce the independence of state supreme courts by supporting fair-minded state supreme court justices; and
- Enact ballot initiatives to counter Republican gerrymandering or to overturn Republican gerrymanders.
When given the opportunity to voice their preferences at the ballot box, the American people at each juncture have voted to counter Republicans’ immoral and egregious gerrymanders. They see the threat that has been driven by Republicans and unleashed by an out-of-control Supreme Court. Now, we must carry that momentum into November to send a clear signal to Republicans that these unAmerican attacks on the right to vote must stop. States must take their cue from the voters coming out this election to use their power to respond if called upon to combat the relentless and immoral Republican gerrymanders.
Colorado
Colorado
Florida
Florida
Georgia
Georgia
Michigan
Michigan
Minnesota
Minnesota
Missouri
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Carolina
Ohio
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Texas
Texas
Washington
Washington
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Why We Need To Invest in These Races
- Counter or overturn Republican mid-decade gerrymanders
- Eliminate the threat of further Republican mid-decade gerrymanders
- Achieve and protect fair-minded state supreme court majorities
- Build power through long-term investment
Why State-Level Races Matter
Every community, city, and state plays a major role in how our democracy is shaped. That’s why the NDRC is focused on electing leaders who will help build a fairer, more representative democracy at every level of government.
Governors play a critical role in the redistricting process — approving or vetoing maps, appointing commissioners, and serving as a key check on partisan gerrymandering and anti-democracy legislation.
Democracy Defenders
The NDRC’s Democracy Defenders program focuses on races that are critical to preserving the integrity of our elections. These efforts strengthen the institutions and offices that safeguard fair processes, ensuring that voters – not politicians – hold the power.
2026 Democracy Defenders
Justice Noah Hood
Jennifer Brunner
Justice Megan Cavanagh
Katie Muth
Brian Wrightson
Lindsey Williams
Nathan Wood
Thomas Johnson
Stay Up to Date
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Eric Holder Endorses Justice Anita Earls for Re-Election to North Carolina Supreme Court
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