Midterms
New Hampshire GOP redistricting push stalls as Ayotte resists mid‑cycle map
Petra Hartmann Imethibitishwa ukweli
A Republican bid to redraw New Hampshire’s congressional lines has been shelved after state Sen. Dan Innis withdrew his bill, citing opposition from Gov. Kelly Ayotte. The move underscores the limits of the White House’s pressure campaign to secure more GOP-leaning House seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.