Obama to Headline Redistricting Fundraiser: What's at Stake? The redistricting process in the United States is a contentious issue with far reaching implications for the country's politics.
Every ten years, after the census, states must redraw their congressional district maps to reflect changes in population.
This task has become a battleground for partisan interests, as both parties seek to maximize their electoral advantage by gerrymandering districts. Fundraisers like Obama's play a critical role in this process.