Summary
Redistricting, which is the process of redrawing the lines of electoral districts, is happening more frequently than usual in the U.S. President Trump has prompted Texas Republicans to redraw congressional lines, leading Democrats in California to propose their own changes. This mid-decade redistricting may affect voters' representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Redistricting is usually done once every 10 years, but it's happening mid-decade now.
- Texas Republicans are attempting to add five congressional seats for the 2026 mid-term elections.
- California Democrats want to create a new voting map to remove five Republican seats.
- The removal of an independent commission in California might change how district lines are drawn.
- Rep. Kevin Kiley, a Republican from California, could lose his seat due to redistricting.
- Redistricting could make it harder for voters to be represented because they might lose local representation.
- The process could increase political polarization and gridlock in the House of Representatives.
