Summary
Democrats in Colorado and Virginia are considering changing their congressional district boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This decision follows moves by Republicans in several states to adjust their own maps. The efforts aim to make districts more favorable for Democrats.
Key Facts
- Democrats in Colorado and Virginia are planning to change congressional maps to gain an advantage in the 2026 elections.
- Historically, the party in the White House often loses seats in midterm elections.
- President Donald Trump's approval ratings have been declining.
- California is the only Democratic state that has made major redistricting changes so far.
- Virginia Democrats currently hold five out of 11 districts and aim to target more.
- Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser of Colorado wants to change the state’s constitution, allowing for future mid-decade redistricting.
- Colorado backed Kamala Harris by about 11 percentage points last year.
- Legal changes to allow redistricting in Colorado before 2030 would require a challenging constitutional amendment.
