Summary
Former Attorney General Eric Holder will talk with House Democrats about strategies to address Republican-led changes in congressional district boundaries. Holder, who usually supports fair districting, is advising Democrats on their response to efforts by Republicans in Texas to gain more seats. The discussions focus on how Democrats might redraw districts in states like California to counter Republican plans.
Key Facts
- Eric Holder, former Attorney General, will discuss redistricting strategies with House Democrats.
- The meeting will focus on how Democrats can respond to Republican efforts in Texas to change district boundaries.
- Republicans are trying to redraw Texas congressional districts to add up to five new Republican seats.
- Democrats are considering changes in states like California, New York, and others as a countermeasure.
- Holder is meeting with Democrats through a call organized by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
- Holder usually supports nonpartisan redistricting but sees the current situation as an exception.
- Republicans are targeting states like Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and Florida for district changes as well.
- Holder served as Attorney General from 2009 to 2015 and started the National Democratic Redistricting Committee in 2017 to promote independent redistricting commissions.
