House Majority Forward
Coverage of House Majority Forward in the Nexus archive.
- How Democratic leadership sank $40 million meant to defend key seats on a gamble that backfired
Democrats spent $64 million on a failed attempt to redraw Virginia's congressional map, with $40 million coming from House Majority Forward, a Democratic-aligned nonprofit. The effort ultimately failed due to a procedural constitutional violation. Despite this, Democrats claim they are poised to take back the majority.
- How Democratic leadership sank $40 million meant to defend key seats on a gamble that backfired
Democrats spent $64 million to redraw Virginia's congressional map, but the effort failed after the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated the process due to a procedural constitutional violation. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is confident in their ability to take back the majority despite being outspent by Republicans. The GOP has a significant cash advantage, with nearly $1 billion on hand compared to the Democrats' $550 million.
- Democrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a congressional map that would have given Democrats an advantage in the 2026 midterm elections, boosting Republicans' chances of keeping the House. This decision is a significant setback for Democrats, who had been aiming to counter GOP redistricting efforts. The ruling gives Republicans a decisive edge in the mid-decade redistricting war.
- Soros-linked dark money network fuels Virginia redistricting push backed by national Democrats
Virginians for Fair Elections, a group advocating for a Virginia redistricting referendum, has received over $64 million from George Soros-backed dark money groups and Democratic leaders like Nancy Pelosi. Key donors include the American Federation of Teachers, SEIU, and the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, with GOP critics accusing Democrats of election manipulation.
- Soros-linked dark money network fuels Virginia redistricting push backed by national Democrats
Virginians for Fair Elections, a group advocating for Virginia's congressional redistricting referendum, has received over $64 million in funding from George Soros-backed dark money organizations, Democratic Party figures like Nancy Pelosi, and entities such as the Service Employees International Union and the League of Conservation Voters. Critics accuse Democrats of using the funds to rig elections and undermine state law.