ICYMI: CfG Launches NC Redistricting Campaign

“I could see an ad where a vote against redistricting becomes a vote against President Trump and his agenda,” – David McIntosh

Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, Club for Growth released a new ad in North Carolina, calling for Republicans in Raleigh to redraw the state’s congressional map. The ad is part of a seven-figure national investment from Club for Growth focused on redistricting. In addition to North Carolina, Club for Growth is actively engaged in Indiana and Kansas following successful campaigns in Missouri and Texas. Politico’s Andrew Howard covered the release.

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The expanded pressure from the White House comes as (Club for Growth), a high-profile conservative group, is launching a digital ad targeting North Carolina as it ramps up pressure on fellow Republicans. If Democrats keep all their House seats next year, they need to net just three to retake control over the House for the final two years of Trump’s term.

The North Carolina spot is part of a $1 million effort from (Club for Growth) to pressure lawmakers into redistricting. It follows ads it has run in Indiana, Kansas — where the GOP is eyeing a redraw — and Missouri, where a redesigned map is in place with legal challenges. The (Club for Growth) is looking to target Florida and Kentucky next, according to plans shared with POLITICO, where state legislatures seem primed to jump in.

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“I could see an ad where a vote against redistricting becomes a vote against President Trump and his agenda,” said David McIntosh, (Club for Growth’s) president, who sees the redistricting push as inching up on the list of GOP litmus tests.