Overview
- At an RNC retreat in New Orleans, Trump strategists Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio told donors that two Supreme Court rulings could strengthen Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
- One case, Louisiana v. Callais, targets Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that guards against racial vote dilution in redistricting.
- The other, NRSC v. FEC, challenges limits on party committees’ coordinated spending with candidates, and it was argued Tuesday.
- Fair Fight Action warns that weakening Section 2 could jeopardize up to 19 Democrat‑held majority‑minority House seats, while campaign‑finance experts say ending coordinated‑spending caps could favor GOP megadonor networks.
- Any electoral impact hinges on ruling timelines and state filing deadlines, which could push redistricting effects to 2028 even as both parties pursue mid‑decade map fights.