2026 Midterm Election Dynamics: Redistricting, Campaign Finance, and Litigation
Key Questions
What is happening with the 2026 midterm elections and redistricting?
California's primary is underway while the Supreme Court greenlit Alabama's map and expanded Callais to limit VRA protections. Special sessions in Georgia and Mississippi for redistricting have been canceled.
What is the SAVE Act and its current status?
The SAVE Act is a Trump-backed bill on voter ID and election integrity that House Republicans are considering advancing via reconciliation. Sen. Ossoff has reintroduced the related Right to Vote Act with a House companion.
How much is AIPAC spending in the 2026 cycle?
AIPAC has spent $33 million to unseat Rep. Massie as part of broader campaign finance dynamics. A SCOTUS case on campaign finance coordination remains pending.
What mail-in ballot issues is the Supreme Court addressing?
SCOTUS will rule on California's mail-in ballot deadline affecting 400,000 ballots and grace periods in 14 states. DOJ is scaling back election security efforts amid these cases.
What is the status of the filibuster reform push?
Sen. Warnock is advocating filibuster reform in connection with voting rights legislation. Delaware has proposed a state-level Voting Rights Act in response to federal developments.
How are states responding to post-Callais redistricting changes?
Post-Callais redistricting has created chaos with some states canceling special sessions. Georgia's Speaker Burns stated no redraw of congressional maps will occur.
What litigation is pending on campaign finance coordination?
A Supreme Court case on campaign finance coordination is still pending alongside rulings on mail-in deadlines. These cases intersect with broader midterm litigation.
What new federal voting rights legislation has been introduced?
Sen. Ossoff reintroduced the Right to Vote Act with a House companion, establishing the first statutory federal voting right. This follows SCOTUS actions expanding state map flexibility.
CA primary underway; SCOTUS greenlit Alabama map; Callais expands to effectively end VRA protections; SAVE Act; AIPAC $33M unseats Massie. SCOTUS to rule on California mail-in ballot deadline (400k ballots) and broader mail-in grace periods (14 states); campaign finance coordination case pending. DOJ scaling back election security. Warnock pushes filibuster reform. Post-Callais redistricting chaos; Delaware proposes state-level VRA. Georgia special session for redistricting called off—Speaker Burns says no redraw of congressional maps. Mississippi special session canceled. New: Sen. Ossoff reintroduces Right to Vote Act with House companion, creating first statutory federal voting right.