2025–2026 United States redistricting
2025–2026 United States redistricting
Beginning in July 2025, several U.S. states have redrawn or are in the process of redrawing their congressional districts ahead of the 2026 United States House of Representatives elections. These efforts mark one of the largest coordinated attempts to redraw congressional districts between decennial censuses in modern American history.
2025–2026 United States redistricting
The redistricting began when Texas gerrymandered its congressional map to benefit Republicans) at the behest of President Donald Trump. Republican-led states Missouri and North Carolina soon followed by passing new congressional maps with the aim of gaining more Republican seats.
2025–2026 United States redistricting
In response, Democratic)-led states began the process of gerrymandering their own congressional maps to counter Republican gains. California was the first, passing an amendment to redraw the state's congressional map to benefit Democrats. Virginia followed and announced the process to redraw their districts as well.
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