Redistricting

Virginia Democrats have filed an emergency motion with the state Court of Appeals to reverse a judge's ruling that halted a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting. The amendment could reshape congressional districts to favor Democrats significantly. The legal battle centers on procedural challenges raised by Republicans during a recent special legislative session.

January 28, 2026 Reported by AI

New population estimates suggest that Democratic-leaning states will lose Electoral College votes after the 2030 Census, while Republican-leaning states gain ground. Experts project significant shifts in House seats that could reshape the 2032 presidential battleground. Although trends favor Republicans, both parties note that much can change in the coming years.

Missouri Republicans approved a new congressional map in 2025 that aims to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, prompting lawsuits and a possible statewide referendum. Supporters of the plan invoke an 'Air Bud'–style argument that the state constitution does not explicitly forbid mid-decade redistricting, while opponents hope courts or voters will overturn it.

December 01, 2025 Reported by AI Fact checked

Indiana House Republicans have released a draft congressional map that could give the GOP an advantage in all nine of the state’s U.S. House districts by targeting the two currently held by Democrats. The proposal, advanced amid pressure from former President Donald Trump and national Republicans, splits Democratic-leaning Indianapolis and now heads toward contentious debate in the GOP-led Senate.

After Indiana Senate leaders said they would not reconvene in December to redraw congressional maps, President Donald Trump escalated attacks on state Republicans and warned he would back primary challengers to those who oppose mid-decade redistricting. Politico reports the White House is preparing to support Tipton County Commissioner Tracey Powell against Sen. Jim Buck, and hours after Trump criticized Sen. Greg Goode online, authorities said Goode was the target of a swatting incident.

November 16, 2025 Reported by AI

Former President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Indiana State Senate Republicans on Sunday for resisting his push to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterms. He warned that their stance could cost Republicans control of the House and urged primaries against opponents. Trump also pressured Governor Mike Braun to support the effort.