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Virginia Democrats are convening a special legislative session to propose a constitutional amendment aimed at changing the state's congressional redistricting process, with the goal of creating more Democratic-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, amidst a broader national context of redistricting efforts.
Virginia Democrats are convening a special legislative session to redraw the congressional map in response to Republican gerrymanders in other states, aiming to gain 2-3 seats in the House before the 2026 elections, using a process that requires constitutional amendments and legislative approval.
The North Carolina Senate approved a new congressional map aimed at helping Republicans gain an additional US House seat, with the map now heading to the House for a vote amid ongoing legal and political debates over gerrymandering and partisan influence in redistricting.
A Utah judge has ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts after ruling that the Republican-controlled Legislature improperly overruled a voter-approved ballot measure aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering, potentially impacting the 2026 midterm elections and sparking broader redistricting debates across the U.S.
A Utah judge has ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts before 2026, potentially making one seat more competitive for Democrats, while Republicans are expected to retain a majority of seats. The ruling challenges the 2021 partisan maps, offering an opportunity for more representative elections. The state legislature has 30 days to submit new maps, with input from various groups, and the Democratic Party sees this as a victory for democracy.
The Texas Senate approved new Republican-drawn congressional maps aimed at increasing GOP representation, sparking legal challenges from Democrats and drawing national attention to the state's redistricting process, which is seen as politically motivated.
The Texas Senate approved new Republican-drawn congressional maps aimed at increasing GOP representation, sparking legal challenges from Democrats and drawing national attention to redistricting efforts.
Major redistricting efforts in Texas and California aim to shift political power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with Texas Republicans seeking to gain five House seats and California Democrats proposing a ballot measure to redraw districts, potentially altering the electoral landscape.
The Texas House committee has advanced a new bill with revised congressional maps, moving the redistricting process forward amid Democratic protests and quorum-breaking tactics, with potential legal challenges and political implications for upcoming elections.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to draw new congressional maps aimed at ending the Trump presidency and helping Democrats regain control of the U.S. House, amid ongoing redistricting battles in Texas and other states with significant political implications.
Indiana's Braun states there are no commitments on redistricting amid ongoing debates and political battles, with national implications as Republicans seek to redraw maps in key states like Texas and Ohio to gain additional congressional seats, potentially impacting Democratic representation.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a special legislative session to focus on redistricting, potentially reshaping congressional maps to favor Republicans ahead of 2026, amid ongoing legal challenges and political tensions over map fairness and representation.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected a request to reconsider the state's congressional maps before the 2026 midterms, ensuring the current maps remain in place, which is a setback for Democrats aiming to gain more favorable districts. The court's decision, made without comment, continues the status quo, which favors Republicans, and reflects ongoing disputes over gerrymandering and map drawing in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin supreme court, controlled by liberals, rejected a Democratic lawsuit challenging the state's congressional maps, a win for Republicans. This decision follows the court's order for new legislative maps, which were drawn by the Democratic governor and signed into law. The court's refusal to hear the congressional challenge means the current maps, drawn by the governor and approved by the court, will stand. The lawsuit argued that the maps should be replaced due to a previous ruling on map changes. With district boundaries needing to be set by mid-March, the court's decision has significant implications for the upcoming elections in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected a Democratic request to reconsider the state's congressional maps for the 2024 election, ensuring that the current district boundaries will remain in place. This decision comes after Democrats successfully changed legislative boundaries last month. The court's rejection was based on the new majority's stance on rebalancing political power in the state, with conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley expressing concerns about the court's independence and integrity. The rejection means that Wisconsin's current congressional district boundaries, drawn by Governor Evers, will stand for the upcoming election, with Republicans holding six of the state's eight House seats.