"I wish none of this had happened": GOP's buyer's remorse on redistricting
Summary
House Republicans led a mid-decade redistricting effort, starting in Texas at President Trump's request, to protect and increase their seats. However, Democratic responses in states like California and Virginia have put Republican seats at risk, causing some GOP members to regret the strategy and call for limits on redistricting.Key Facts
- Republicans began mid-cycle redistricting in Texas to create more GOP seats and avoid a Democratic House majority.
- Democrats in California and Virginia responded with new maps that reduced Republican seats, with California possibly cutting GOP seats from five to one.
- Some Republican lawmakers now say the redistricting battle has backfired and created more problems than benefits.
- California Rep. Kevin Kiley, an independent who still works with Republicans, regrets the aggressive redistricting and wants to ban mid-cycle redistricting.
- Virginia's Supreme Court is reviewing efforts to overturn the recent redistricting approved by voters, but changes won't be easy.
- Florida lawmakers may redraw districts to add GOP seats, but some Republicans worry about making districts vulnerable or losing Latino voter support.
- Republicans are concerned that ambitious redistricting could hurt their chances in some areas due to demographic changes and voter shifts.
- The outcome of these maps will influence control of the House in an election that also features key national issues like the economy and foreign policy.
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