"New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps before 2026 midterms"

A new lawsuit filed by Law Forward on behalf of Leadership Now-backed Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy seeks to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Filed in Dane County Circuit Court last Tuesday, the suit argues that the current maps are anti-competitive gerrymanders that violate the Wisconsin Constitution by denying voters fair representation and suppressing electoral competition.

As reported by the Associated Press, the lawsuit highlights that average victory margins in Wisconsin’s congressional races approach 30 points. Business leaders argue that fairer maps are essential to restoring a “free government” and ensuring a representative democracy—both of which are foundational to stable markets, responsive governance, and long-term economic competitiveness.

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