Democrats Commit $30M to Key State Races for 2028 Redistricting
Forward Majority PAC will spend $30 million on two dozen state legislative races in 2026.
Why it matters: State legislatures control congressional district maps that influence national House elections. Legal and campaign professionals should watch these races for implications on redistricting and election law strategies.
- Forward Majority targets roughly 24 state legislative races in five key states: Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
- Winning as few as eight races could grant control over House districts serving about 42 million Americans.
- Forward Majority’s previous efforts flipped chambers in Michigan and Pennsylvania in 2024 and added 13 seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates in 2025.
- The $30 million investment aims to counter Republican influence in the 2028 redistricting cycle.
Democratic super PAC Forward Majority plans to spend $30 million targeting about two dozen state legislative races in 2026. This effort focuses on five battleground states: Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
State legislatures in these states will oversee the redistricting process for the 2028 U.S. House elections. Securing control of legislative chambers—even by flipping as few as eight races—could impact congressional maps representing roughly 42 million Americans, according to Forward Majority and Axios reporting.
Forward Majority has demonstrated success in recent cycles: in 2024, it helped flip the Michigan chambers and Pennsylvania House, and in 2025 contributed to flipping 13 seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates, resulting in a 64-seat majority.
This $30 million investment is part of Democrats’ broader strategy to regain influence over redistricting, traditionally a critical factor in shaping House political dynamics for a decade. Legal experts and campaign lawyers will find it significant to track these races, as redistricting battles often lead to election law litigation and regulatory challenges.
By the numbers:
- $30 million — Forward Majority's planned spend in 2026 state legislative races.
- 24 races — Approximate number of targeted legislative contests across five states.
- 42 million Americans — Population affected by potential changes in House district control.