Democrats are closing out 2025 in a much stronger position than anyone expected when Trump began his national gerrymandering crisis. All because you helped us meet the moment. The fight is far from over, and we hope to have you all stick with us as we head into the new year.

Wishing all of you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! ✨❄️ We’re so thankful for the role you played in helping us meet the moment this year. Let’s keep up the good trouble in the new year. 👏

The Indiana state senate did the right thing — put people over power, and refused to be bullied into an absurd reality where Trump doesn’t have to face any accountability in Congress. @marinakjenkins.bsky.social & I discuss on the newest episode of Drawing the Line — watch now 👉 youtu.be/2ZrcNtXrMQc

Indiana may have said no to Trump’s power grab — but the gerrymandering fight isn’t over. New maps, new court rulings, and new power grabs are already looming as 2026 approaches. In this episode of Drawing the Line, we break down what to expect next. Watch on Youtube 👉 youtu.be/2ZrcNtXrMQc

Redistricting isn’t once a decade anymore. Our NEW website shows how we’re meeting this moment. With strategy, data, and grassroots power. 💪 democraticredistricting.com

Washington Republicans stooped to new lows trying to pressure Indiana lawmakers into gerrymandering the state. But Hoosiers stood firm, and yesterday the map failed in the state senate — proof that in a democracy, voters still have the final say. https://bit.ly/4aec7V4

NEW: Our new interactive tool lets you explore how our country’s maps have changed over time, and how the fight for a truly representative democracy continues to shape who we are. Check it out and dive into history: https://story.demmappublic.com/

Our new NDRC website is live! 👏🗺️ Lawmakers are rewriting the rules to rig democracy, and we’re leveling up our tools, strategy, and resources to meet the moment. Check it out now: democraticredistricting.com

BREAKING: The Indiana Senate has rejected the Trump-ordered, mid-decade gerrymander! This outcome was made possible by the thousands of Hoosiers who rallied, called, wrote, and demanded lawmakers put people over politics.

This week on Drawing the Line @johnbisognano.com & @marinakjenkins.bsky.social cover: ➡️How Trump allies are pressuring Indiana lawmakers ➡️The steps Florida’s legislature is taking to gerrymander ➡️What a major VRA decision could mean for the country Tune in to our new ep🎙️ https://youtu.be/wmge5UW_xeU

CNN is reporting that one in four Indiana GOP state senators have received violent threats after rejecting the White House’s push to gerrymander the state. Lawmakers should NEVER face threats of violence for how they vote.

By ruling that Texas’ racial gerrymander can stay in place for 2026, SCOTUS is signaling that it’s perfectly okay for a sitting president to order a racial gerrymander that benefits their party. Everyone should be sounding the alarm on the dangerous precedent this is setting for democracy.

BREAKING: Indiana House Republicans just voted to make the state one of the most egregiously gerrymandered in the country — on par with Texas and North Carolina. Hoosiers deserve fair maps, not a power-grab pushed by the White House.

Today, SCOTUS ruled that Texas' Trump-ordered gerrymander can stay in place in next year’s midterms. Our nation’s highest court is setting a dangerous precedent where the executive branch can decide the outcome of our elections before a single ballot is cast.

SCOTUS just ruled that Texas can use its latest racial gerrymander in next year’s midterms — greenlighting the egregious, racist map that displaces Black and Latino Texans. This is a five alarm fire for our democracy. We cannot let it become our new normal.

📢 NEW: The Supreme Court has allowed Texas Republicans’ racist, gerrymandered maps to stand. This decision undermines fair representation, further divides communities, and rigs the political playing field for the future. The fight continues. Texans deserve fair maps and a real voice.

A recent poll shows that almost 50% of Floridians are considering leaving the state due to soaring costs. But rather than addressing this affordability crisis, Republicans are prioritizing a map that violates the Florida Constitution and serves Donald Trump’s political aims.

Governor Ron DeSantis’ current push for mid-decade redistricting in Florida is nothing more than a tax-payer funded stunt designed to get in Trump’s good graces. And an unconstitutional one at that.

What we’re seeing in Indiana is an escalation of the 2020 MAGA playbook. Lies and threats of violence in an attempt to steal an election have no place in a functioning democracy. The White House MUST condemn this dangerous escalation. https://bit.ly/48M3Ar0

After ripping away healthcare from millions of Americans and giving billions in tax handouts to the ultra-rich, Republicans know their policies are deeply unpopular. And they are terrified of being held accountable.

Indiana deserves integrity and transparency. Not a partisan gerrymander born from threats and intimidation. Lawmakers have a responsibility to stand with the majority of Hoosiers in rejecting the map proposed yesterday by Republicans. https://bit.ly/4ozQaDp

Hoosiers need lower costs, better healthcare, and fair taxes. Instead, Indiana Republicans are prioritizing a Trump power-grab that puts the President's ego over voters.

Last month, a survey of Hoosiers painted a stark picture for the GOP’s gerrymandering. ❌ 51% of voters oppose redrawing maps this year ❌ 43% say they’d be less likely to back lawmakers who vote to redraw the maps ❌ 72% say lawmakers should tackle costs and safety, not waste time redrawing maps

BREAKING: Indiana House Republicans have just proposed an egregious 9-0 gerrymander, falling in line with Donald Trump and silencing Hoosiers.

Trump wants to redraw the rules so he can’t lose. But the 2026 map will be decided by those who refuse to back down. That’s why the NDRC exists. To meet moments like this.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the countless Americans who’ve fought for fair maps, fair representation, and a democracy where every voice is heard. Whether you organized, spoke out, or voted, we’re grateful for your commitment to the fight for fairness. 🤎 — Team NDRC

BREAKING: Indiana House will meet Dec 1 to “discuss redistricting.” 👀 Hoosiers have rallied, called, and petitioned to stop a mid-decade gerrymander — but Indiana Republicans are moving ahead anyway, ignoring the will of the people. https://bit.ly/48cRTbr

Justice!

This weekend, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Foundation Gala. You can read my full remarks on my Substack.

Now the truth is known: Trump’s map in Texas is not a partisan gerrymander, but a racial gerrymander. As much as they may try to deflect, Texas Republicans intentionally targeted Black and Latino voters—suppressing their ability to lift their voices.

🎙️ NEW: HUGE redistricting news out of Texas!🚨 On Nov. 18, a federal court blocked Texas’s mid-decade redraw, calling it exactly what it is: an unconstitutional, racially gerrymandered map. @johnbisognano.com & @marinakjenkins.bsky.social break down what's next. Tune in now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rcXffE

The American people are furious that Republicans are weakening their voting power. The harder Republicans push against their voting rights, the sharper the backlash will be.

This week’s federal ruling blocking Texas’s Trump-ordered gerrymander shows we can push back against attempts to rig democracy — and win. https://nyti.ms/49psrBU

In just the past month, Americans fighting Trump’s gerrymanders have: ✅ Achieved fairer maps in Utah ✅ Passed The Election Rigging Response Act in California ✅ Retained a pro‑voting‑rights majority on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ✅ And now, BLOCKED Texas’ racial gerrymander

BREAKING: A federal court has blocked Texas’s 2025 mid-decade gerrymander from being enacted ahead of the 2026 elections! This is a major victory for fair representation and Texans at a time when Trump-ordered gerrymanders are threatening our democratic process.

As GOP-led legislatures move to gerrymander maps mid-decade, Gov. Moore is meeting the moment and setting up the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission. 🗳️👏 Your voice matters. Sign up now for tonight's hearing: https://bit.ly/47IWFyB

The people of Indiana have spoken: they do NOT want a mid-decade redraw. That’s not stopping Trump from bullying and coercing lawmakers. All so he can force through gerrymandered maps that serve his political goals instead of the interests of Hoosiers. https://politi.co/4phkAuO

Great to be with the incomparable @profmmurray.bsky.social at the @texastribune.org festival. Never underestimate the power of the American people. We need to keep organizing, making our voices heard and pushing back against Republicans efforts to gerrymander & circumvent the will of the people.

More from my Substack Live with president of @democraticredistricting.com, @johnbisognano.com, here:

Trump is trying to rig the 2026 midterm elections because the American people have rejected his agenda. They want lower costs and affordable healthcare and he wants tax breaks for billionaires.

❌ Releasing the Epstein Files ✅ Overturning California’s free and fair election The DOJ cares more about protecting criminals than protecting voters.

Californians approved their new congressional map by nearly 30 points. Now the DOJ is trying to overturn a free and fair election by moving to challenge the map. There’s no low too low in this White House’s push to silence voters. AG @ericholder.bsky.social full statement: bit.ly/4oKwv4y

BREAKING: Indiana’s Senate President Pro Tem Rodric just announced that there are not enough votes to move forward with a mid-decade redraw.

Trump’s gerrymandering strategy could backfire completely. He’s acting on an assumption that the American people won’t fight back. But he couldn’t be more wrong.

As Republican states continue to push for mid-decade gerrymanders, Maryland has set up a Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission to redraw the maps and fight against Trump’s power grab. 👏🗳️ We need you to make your voice heard. Sign up now for the 11/18 hearing: https://bit.ly/47IWFyB

MAGA’s Washington operatives are pouring money into Indiana to pressure lawmakers to redraw maps. Their ads attack blue state redraws while skipping a crucial detail: Trump started this redistricting fight. And Republicans could end it right now if they wanted to. https://bit.ly/48kFCC7

“I warned the Speaker for months that a redistricting war was (1) bad for the country, (2) unpopular with Members on both sides, and (3) likely to end as a wash" Even Republicans are warning MAGA world that their redistricting war is not a smart move. https://bit.ly/4o0sKGV

Californians responded to Trump’s gerrymandering efforts in a crushing, double-digit win that stands in stark contrast to Texas’ partisan map. The lesson for Republicans is clear: ignore voters at your own risk. They see what’s happening, and they’re ready to fight back.

Donald Trump’s plan isn’t about ideas or solutions. It’s about cheating. That’s not strength — it’s desperation. Republicans are rigging maps because they can’t win fair fights. But Americans are fighting back. And it’s working.