Redistricting
Redistricting lawsuits mount ahead of the 2026 midterms, with major cases in Florida, Utah, Virginia and Louisiana
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Legal fights over congressional maps are accelerating in multiple states as both parties maneuver for advantage before the November 2026 elections. A high-profile U.S. Supreme Court case involving Louisiana’s congressional map could have broader implications for how race is considered in redistricting under the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has announced support for a ballot amendment that would allow temporary changes to the state's redistricting process in response to actions in other states. The move has drawn criticism from Republicans who point to her past opposition to gerrymandering. Voters will decide on the measure in April.
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Fewer congressional races are expected to be competitive in the upcoming fall elections, largely due to mid-decade redistricting efforts initiated by President Trump. This means over 90% of House seats will be decided in primaries with low voter turnout. Experts warn this gives outsized power to a small, unrepresentative group of voters.
After the Indiana Senate voted 31-19 to reject a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan that would likely have erased the state’s two Democratic U.S. House seats, Republican lawmakers who opposed the measure faced threats of primary challenges from Trump and Gov. Mike Braun, while analysts noted that the defeat underscored limits on mid-decade map changes even in conservative states.
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The Republican-controlled Indiana Senate voted 31-19 against a congressional redistricting proposal backed by President Donald Trump, dealing a setback to his broader push for mid-decade map changes aimed at expanding GOP control of the U.S. House.
Governor Wes Moore has created a commission to consider possible mid-decade redistricting in Maryland, one of the nation’s most Democratic-leaning states, drawing support from some Democrats and sharp opposition from Republicans and several Democratic leaders who warn of legal and political risks.
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Virginia Democrats are weighing whether to pursue redistricting that, NPR reports, could help counter Republican efforts aligned with former President Trump. But such a move could test the governor-elect's bipartisan image and draw strong opposition from Republicans.
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