Viet Shelton
Coverage of Viet Shelton in the Nexus archive.
- Redistricting war intensifies as GOP suffers setbacks in two states
House Republicans faced a setback in Alabama and South Carolina as court orders and legislative actions delayed redistricting efforts. The Supreme Court is reviewing Alabama's map after a lower court halted the process, while South Carolina lawmakers opted against redistricting. Both parties are competing to redraw maps for the 2026 midterms, with Republicans maintaining an overall advantage despite these challenges.
- The House Democratic campaign arm's unusual new target: Democratic candidates
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is directly targeting Democratic primary candidates in key battleground districts by launching joint ad buys with endorsed candidates to weaken their opponents, a move criticized by progressives as undermining party unity. This strategy, aimed at countering Republican interference, has sparked internal backlash, with critics arguing it exacerbates existing primary challenges.