Three Ways Republicans Are Trying To Save the Midterms
Summary
Republicans are preparing for the 2026 midterm elections amid concerns about losing their slim majorities in Congress. They are using redistricting, new voting rules, and a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits parts of the Voting Rights Act to improve their chances.Key Facts
- The Republican Party controls the White House and both houses of Congress with narrow majorities.
- Historically, the party in the White House often loses seats in the midterm elections.
- Recent Republican performances in special elections have been weak.
- Rising gas prices and President Trump's declining popularity may hurt GOP support.
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to weaken parts of the Voting Rights Act related to racial considerations in drawing voting districts.
- The ruling may allow Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts in ways that favor their party.
- Florida passed a new congressional map expected to help Republicans, with similar efforts underway in several other states, sometimes facing court challenges.
- Democrats have also redrawn maps expected to benefit their party by about 10 seats.
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