Rigging the map? How power in US Congress is likely to shift after state level redistricting fights
Summary
Republicans and Democrats in the US are redrawing congressional district maps before the 2026 elections to try to gain more seats. Several states like Texas, California, Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia have changed their district boundaries, which may shift the balance of power in the House of Representatives.Key Facts
- Redistricting usually happens every 10 years after the census, but some states are doing it earlier this decade.
- President Trump has pushed for more Republican-leaning districts in Congress.
- Republicans currently hold a slim majority in the House with 217 seats to Democrats’ 212, plus four vacancies.
- Texas redrew maps to add 5 Republican seats, changing a 25-13 GOP lead to 30-8.
- California redrew maps to add 5 Democratic seats, changing a 43-9 Democratic lead to 48-4.
- Missouri redrew a district to favor Republicans, moving from 6-2 to 7-1 Republican seats; this is facing legal challenges.
- North Carolina added one Republican seat by redrawing a mostly Democratic district.
- Virginia voters approved a change letting legislators redraw maps, increasing Democratic seats from 6-5 to 10-1, but Republicans are legally opposing this.
- Florida may shift to a +3 advantage for Republicans if a new map is approved.
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