A Golden Opportunity for Democrats

“If California Gov. Gavin Newsom succeeds in putting mid-decade redistricting to a statewide vote this November, it will become the most consequential decision on any American ballot in 2025 — and the clearest opportunity for voters to opine about President Donald Trump’s agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms,” Politico reports.

“In an off year mostly devoid of big-ticket contests — the races for New Jersey governor, Virginia governor and New York City mayor are the only other elections this fall garnering any sort of national attention — a vote in the state of 40 million people at the heart of Trump resistance stands to become a major draw for money and national attention.”

“There are also no limits on political spending in ballot-measure races, meaning the redistricting fight could reach eight figures — or more.”