Republicans on Defense in Districts GOP Redrew to Win Midterm: Full List
Summary
Republicans redrew congressional districts in several states to improve their chances in the midterms, but many of the altered seats are now considered competitive. The article links the tougher outlook to a stronger polling environment for Democrats and says some Republican incumbents also face challenging races.Key Facts
- Redistricting made districts in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas more conservative.
- Many of the changed districts backed Donald Trump by double digits under their new boundaries.
- The Cook Political Report rates several redrawn seats as competitive despite their conservative lean.
- RealClearPolitics’ generic-ballot polling average showed Democrats ahead by 8.3 points as of Monday.
- The Cook Political Report shifted several race ratings toward Democrats and described Democrats as favorites to retake the House.
- The article says redrawn districts around Dallas, Memphis and parts of Louisiana are not considered competitive, with Republicans favored to gain seats.
- Alabama lawmakers redrew Representative Shomari Figures’ district into a more conservative seat; Cook rates the race Lean Republican.
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