Two liberal organizations to invest $5 million in state supreme court races

In a groundbreaking move, two left-leaning groups with different agendas have come together to support their preferred candidates in state supreme court races this November. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Planned Parenthood Votes have joined forces to target key races in Arizona, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas with a $5 million budget.

The aim of this alliance is to ensure that state supreme courts remain independent and composed of justices who interpret the law neutrally and protect the rights of all citizens. This partnership comes at a time when state supreme court races have become increasingly politicized and expensive, with a $50 million race for State Supreme Court in Wisconsin last year.

The political interest in state government battles has surged since Donald J. Trump’s election in 2016, with state-level races estimated to surpass $7 billion in fundraising in 2022. The alliance between the redistricting organization and Planned Parenthood was solidified over the past four years, following landmark Supreme Court rulings on redistricting and abortion access.

State supreme courts have become crucial in finalizing laws regarding abortion, as seen in a recent case in Arizona where the State Supreme Court overturned a ban on abortion. With the courts becoming the front lines in the fight to protect fundamental freedoms, this partnership between the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Planned Parenthood Votes marks a significant step in shaping the future of state supreme court races.