Newsom Takes California’s Redistricting Momentum to Texas
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes redistricting momentum to Texas, funding efforts nationwide amid Prop 50 reforms.
House Majority PAC is a prominent **Super PAC-turned-Carey Committee** dedicated to supporting Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and helping Democrats regain and maintain the House majority. Founded on April 6, 2011, by Alixandria “Ali” Lapp, a seasoned Democratic operative with experience at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the organization has played a crucial role in Democratic electoral strategy and fundraising[1][2]. As a Carey Committee, House Majority PAC functions as a hybrid between a traditional PAC and a Super PAC, allowing it both to donate directly to candidates and to spend unlimited funds independently to influence elections. This dual capability has enabled it to be a major financial force in House races. In the 2020 election cycle, it raised over $160 million, making it one of the largest outside spenders supporting House Democrats. Key donors include billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who contributed more than $25 million, as well as other influential figures like Fred Eychaner and Jim Simons, alongside significant labor union contributions[2]. House Majority PAC’s mission centers on "helping win back the House Majority for Democrats," leveraging extensive fundraising and independent expenditure efforts to influence Congressional races at a national level. In recent cycles, its fundraising and spending have grown substantially, with nearly $260 million raised and over $195 million spent in independent expenditures during the 2023-2024 cycle alone. Nearly 91% of these expenditures targeted Republican opponents, while about 9% supported Democrats, reflecting a highly strategic approach to electoral influence[3][4]. The PAC is led by professionals deeply connected to Democratic leadership, with Ali Lapp as founder and executive director and experienced political staff in key roles. It operates from Washington, D.C., with a strong online presence through social media channels. Notably, it has not engaged in federal lobbying but focuses primarily on election-related spending[1][4][6]. House Majority PAC is a key player in the
#politics #democrats #redistricting #gerrymandering #texas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes redistricting momentum to Texas, funding efforts nationwide amid Prop 50 reforms.