Sunday, May 3, 2026

You’re Invited: Emergency Redistricting Briefing tomorrow

🚨 Emergency redistricting briefing tomorrow at 6 PM ET
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Join Attorney General Eric  Holder and House Democratic Leader Jeffries virtually Monday, May 4 at 6 PM ET for an emergency post-Callais redistricting briefing!

Diane,

As you read this, multiple states are gearing up to redraw their already gerrymandered congressional maps in the wake of the Supreme Court’s egregious Callais decision. There is no limit to the lengths that Republicans will go to lock themselves into power and avoid accountability for their disastrous policies.

We’re not just going to sit on our hands as this happens. As President Obama put it, “such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers”.

That is why we’re inviting you to join us for a special emergency briefing tomorrow at 6 PM ET.

Attorney General Eric Holder will be joined by special guest House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss what’s at stake and our plan to fight back for fair maps and fair representation — together.

What: A Live Event With Attorney General Eric Holder and 
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
When: 6 PM ET | Monday, May 4
Where: Register on Mobilize

REGISTER NOW

We are building a strong coalition to safeguard our democracy, protect fair maps, and combat ongoing gerrymandering nationwide. If you’re all in, please register here.

We hope to see you there!

The NDRC Team

The federal officeholders are appearing at this event only as special guests. They are not asking for funds or donations.

The biggest rigged system in America is gerrymandering.
    Together we can change that
    ERIC H. HOLDER, JR.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Before polls close today in Virginia…

We can’t keep the fair maps fight going without you.
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Virginians — today is the day! Tell everyone you know:

If you haven’t voted already, please make a plan to cast your ballot before polls close at 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, you can call the Virginia Voter Hotline:

844-4VA-VOTE
(844-482-8683)

Diane, we'll cut to the chase: Polls in Virginia close tonight at 7 p.m. That means the clock is ticking on the redistricting ballot measure that would help protect our democracy and level the playing field in the wake of the Republican redistricting crisis. 

Together, we can ensure that Trump and his MAGA allies cannot rig maps in state after state to cling to power.

It’s not too late to help make a difference. Share this voter information link with friends and neighbors in Virginia — and tell them to get their vote in before polls close at 7:00 p.m.

More soon, 

The NDRC Team

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From: KT Coleman, NDRC <info@democraticredistricting.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Subject: ðŸš¨ðŸš¨ðŸš¨ Virginia's special election tomorrow
To: awolofa@yorkteaparty.org

Diane,

Tomorrow is Election Day in Virginia — and it’s a huge moment for the fair maps movement. 

In direct response to the redistricting crisis started by the White House and their Republican allies in states like Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina, Virginians are deciding whether or not to implement a new map that temporarily increases the number of competitive districts across the state.

The outcome of this vote will have a massive impact not just on representation for the people of the Commonwealth, but for all Americans — it’ll go a long way to determine whether the midterms will be fought on a level playing field. 

Republicans know that a YES vote on the referendum is a vote to protect democracy, and is a threat to their hold on power. 

So for weeks, they've been using egregious scare tactics — like distributing flyers with KKK imagery and references to Jim Crow to frighten and confuse voters into voting against the ballot measure.

They’ve also been spreading outright lies, sending mailers claiming President Obama is opposed to the referendum. In fact, President Obama endorses voting YES to stop the Republican power grab and protect the voting power of the American people ahead of the midterms.

Don’t let the Trump team’s desperately dirty tricks go unanswered in the home stretch — take a minute to remind folks you know in Virginia to get out and vote YES. Here’s a link you can share where everyone can find their voting information.

Thanks for your support, 

KT Coleman
Deputy Director of Political and Campaigns
National Democratic Redistricting Committee

The biggest rigged system in America is gerrymandering.
    Together we can change that
    ERIC H. HOLDER, JR.

Monday, April 20, 2026

🚨🚨🚨Virginia’s special election tomorrow

This is our chance to deliver a devastating blow to the Republican scheme to steal the midterm elections.
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Diane,

Tomorrow is Election Day in Virginia — and it’s a huge moment for the fair maps movement. 

In direct response to the redistricting crisis started by the White House and their Republican allies in states like Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina, Virginians are deciding whether or not to implement a new map that temporarily increases the number of competitive districts across the state.

The outcome of this vote will have a massive impact not just on representation for the people of the Commonwealth, but for all Americans — it’ll go a long way to determine whether the midterms will be fought on a level playing field. 

Republicans know that a YES vote on the referendum is a vote to protect democracy, and is a threat to their hold on power. 

So for weeks, they've been using egregious scare tactics — like distributing flyers with KKK imagery and references to Jim Crow to frighten and confuse voters into voting against the ballot measure.

They’ve also been spreading outright lies, sending mailers claiming President Obama is opposed to the referendum. In fact, President Obama endorses voting YES to stop the Republican power grab and protect the voting power of the American people ahead of the midterms.

Don’t let the Trump team’s desperately dirty tricks go unanswered in the home stretch — take a minute to remind folks you know in Virginia to get out and vote YES. Here’s a link you can share where everyone can find their voting information.

Thanks for your support, 

KT Coleman
Deputy Director of Political and Campaigns
National Democratic Redistricting Committee

The biggest rigged system in America is gerrymandering.
    Together we can change that
    ERIC H. HOLDER, JR.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

We can’t just pretend this isn’t happening:

This is about preserving our democracy not just for November, but for decades to come.
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Diane, here's something I believe in strongly: Politicians shouldn't get to draw their own district lines and hand-pick their own voters. Citizens should get to decide who represents them. 

That's how democracy is supposed to work. And it's why Eric Holder and I teamed up to build the National Democratic Redistricting Committee with a mission of fighting for fair maps.

The truth is not everyone wants to play by the rules. In the last year, we've witnessed Republican-controlled states take the unprecedented step of redrawing their congressional maps in the middle of the decade. They even admitted they're doing this to gain an unfair advantage in the midterm elections.

As Democrats, we can't just copy the same bad behavior. Nobody wants to see us abandon the rule of law or show zero regard for the truth. If that's how Democrats fight back, then we lose what we're fighting for in the first place.

But that doesn't mean we have to sit on our hands, either. We can't pretend this redistricting crisis isn't happening. 

That's why states like California and Virginia have decided to fight back in a way that lets the people decide — putting referendums on the ballot that would temporarily level the playing field by ensuring Republicans can't gerrymander their way to a House majority in the midterms. California voters overwhelmingly approved that approach last fall. Next month, Virginians have the opportunity to do the same. 

Right now, volunteers are actively organizing to help get out the vote in this special election — in the first weekend of early voting, our team reached over 350,000 Virginians. 

Make no mistake: Republicans are desperate to hold onto power and avoid accountability. But this movement was built to stop them.

We might not be able to outspend the powerful interests on the other side, but we can out-organize them, out-work them, and outlast them. 

Each of us has a role to play to help preserve our democracy — not just in November, but for decades to come. Will you make a donation to the NDRC today and invest in this critical pro-democracy work?

Let's go, 

Barack Obama

The biggest rigged system in America is gerrymandering.     Together we can change that     ERIC H. HOLDER, JR.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Republicans need to face the voters

Republicans can't win on their policies, so instead they are trying to cheat – but we can stop them.
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Diane, 

When you hold public office in a democracy, you can't hide from the voters. Our system of government was created by the founders to be of the people, by the people, and for the people

Whether or not someone voted for you, every elected official should listen to their constituents' hopes and dreams, and their struggles. Because listening to people and building relationships and understanding our common goals is the best way to bring some of them along with you.

These days, that's not what's happening. With the midterm elections approaching, Donald Trump and the Republican party aren't trying to persuade voters to see things their way — they're trying to sidestep them altogether. 

Republicans know their policies are deeply unpopular, so they are rewriting the rules to try to rig the outcome of the midterms before voters can even weigh in. They would rather manipulate maps to lock in their power than change their policies in response to their constituents. 

Let's be clear: This isn't how our democracy is supposed to work.

Attorney General Eric Holder and I started the NDRC so the people would have more power to shape the future of our country — and right now, we're doing everything we can to preserve our democracy so we can ultimately make it stronger and fairer. Can we count on you to support this mission with a donation right now?

 
 

The latest redistricting crisis started last summer when the White House persuaded Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map by dismantling districts where voters of color had been able to elect their candidate of choice. Missouri and North Carolina joined in, manipulating their own maps to try to steal enough seats to maintain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 election.

And this fight is just beginning. At the start of this new year, several state legislatures are thinking about redrawing their maps to benefit Republicans. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the legislature would hold a special session this spring to make its current gerrymander even worse.

It's on people like us to fight for fairness and to ensure that politicians are accountable to the people they were elected to serve.

The NDRC is pushing back against these unprecedented power grabs. Join me in taking a stand for our democracy — make a donation of whatever you can today.

Thank you,

Barack Obama

The biggest rigged system in America is gerrymandering.     Together we can change that     ERIC H. HOLDER, JR.