{"id":2635931,"date":"2026-07-27T11:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-to-headline-fundraiser-for-democrats-discussing-redistricting\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:10:31","slug":"obama-to-headline-fundraiser-for-democrats-discussing-redistricting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-to-headline-fundraiser-for-democrats-discussing-redistricting\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama to headline fundraiser for Democrats discussing redistricting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fobama-to-headline-fundraiser-for-democrats-discussing-redistricting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2635931&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to headline a fundraiser on Martha\u2019s Vineyard for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), focusing on efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-virginia-dems-gerrymandering-ploy-is-illegal-and-voided-21\/\" title=\"Judge: Virginia Dems&#039; Gerrymandering Ploy Is Il... And Voided\">redraw congressional maps ahead<\/a> of the 2028 presidential election.The event, organized by former Attorney General Eric Holder, reflects the Democrats\u2019 strategic push to control redistricting, aiming to diminish GOP advantages. Obama\u2019s involvement has increased recent years, including efforts in Virginia, wich faced legal setbacks.the upcoming fundraiser is expected to emphasize a more aggressive approach to redistricting amid Republican-led efforts that have strengthened GOP positions in several states. This push follows legal changes, like the Supreme Court\u2019s rollback of voting rights protections, making it harder for voters to challenge district maps. The party is prioritizing redistricting reforms in states like Maryland and New York, where Democratic leaders are seeking redistricting measures before the next cycle to favor their party. Democrats are intensifying their focus on redistricting as a critical battleground in shaping future electoral outcomes.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/barack-obama\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"360\">Barack Obama<\/a> is set to headline a fundraiser for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee on Martha\u2019s Vineyard, Massachusetts, as the party concocts a path <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/redistricting\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"241\">to redraw<\/a> congressional <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maps\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11046\">maps<\/a> ahead of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2028-elections\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11676\">2028 presidential election<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NDRC Chairman Eric Holder, who served as attorney general under Obama, is hosting the Aug. 31 event organized by the committee and affiliates, according to an invitation shared by<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/punchbowl.news\/article\/campaigns\/obama-ndrc\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/punchbowl.news\/article\/campaigns\/obama-ndrc\/\"> <em>Punchbowl News<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4664088\/barack-obama-headline-democratic-redistricting-fundraiser\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Obama to headline fundraiser for Democrats discussing redistricting<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4664020\/gop-maine-campaign-strategy-troy-jackson-platner\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>GOP rolls out Maine campaign strategy tying Troy Jackson to Platner<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4663964\/ken-martin-faces-call-resign-reports-dismal-fundraising-violent-outburst\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Ken Martin faces call to resign after reports of dismal fundraising and violent outburst<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fundraiser comes as redistricting has become one of the central political battles for Democrats looking to gain an edge in the 2028 presidential cycle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">    <iframe title=\"Which states are trying to enact new maps for the midterms\" aria-label=\"Choropleth map\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-gyDC7\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/gyDC7\/6\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; 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The former president founded the NDRC in 2016 alongside Holder to build a centralized Democratic strategy for the redistricting process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obama\u2019s involvement has grown more visible in recent history. Earlier this year, he joined Democrats in Virginia to promote redrawing the congressional districts. The Virginia Supreme Court ultimately ruled that lawmakers failed to follow the constitutional process required to place the measure on the ballot, striking down the new map.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the court loss in Virginia, which also cost the state and outside groups millions, the party is looking to 2028 to shift maps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event in August is likely to address how Democrats may need to shift to a more aggressive approach on the redistricting front, as Republican-led redistricting efforts have strengthened GOP advantages in several states.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the Supreme Court\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/supreme-court\/4548431\/supreme-court-louisiana-redistricting-ruling-democrats-south\/\">rollback of the Voting Rights Act<\/a>, which makes it significantly harder for voters to challenge maps they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-ruling-scrambles-2026-maps-reshapes-redistricting\/\" title=\"Supreme Court ruling scrambles 2026 maps, reshapes ...\">argue dilute minority representation<\/a>, Democratic governors rallied behind redistricting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4629502\/progressive-democrats-distance-obama-era-politics\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4629502\/progressive-democrats-distance-obama-era-politics\/\">THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY\u2019S PROGRESSIVE INSURGENTS ARE TURNING ON OBAMA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the table is Maryland, led by Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD), who has made <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4641423\/maryland-redistricting-action-not-way-wes-moore-wanted\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4641423\/maryland-redistricting-action-not-way-wes-moore-wanted\/\">mid-decade redistricting<\/a> a keystone to his reelection campaign. Moore has said the high court\u2019s decision raises warning signs for the state, vowing it will \u201cnot be caught flat-footed.\u201d Maryland Democrats, who have supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature, want to eliminate the lone House Republican in the state and create a map that favors Democrats in all eight seats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In New York, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has backed a proposal aiming to amend the state constitution to allow lawmakers to redraw congressional districts before the next scheduled redistricting cycle and loosen some of the restrictions governing the process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obama to headline redistricting fundraiser on Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2635932,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2281634662.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[3685,8135,5315,16985],"class_list":["post-2635931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-democrats","tag-fundraiser","tag-obama","tag-redistricting"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2281634662.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2635931"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635931\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2635935,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635931\/revisions\/2635935"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2635932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2635931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2635931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2635931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}