A slew of potential Democratic presidential candidates are taking front-line positions in the battle over Texas and redistricting, a fight with huge implications for the midterm elections that is giving ambitious politicians a chance to show their loyalty to the party base. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), who could both be heavyweights in a 2028 primary field, are both threatening to push through new congressional lines in response to Texas. Pritzker is also playing host to some of the Texas state Democrats who fled the state.

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, another potential presidential candidate, lacks the kind of office that would allow him to set up a redistricting fight. But he’s making sure he’s seen on the issue and hosted a l

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