Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things stand
Republicans are actively redrawing congressional districts to gain an advantage ahead of the midterm elections. This follows a Supreme Court decision that weakened protections for minority voters under the Voting Rights Act. While new district maps have been enacted in some states, legal challenges and political disagreements may complicate their implementation.
- ▪Republicans are rushing to redraw congressional districts after a Supreme Court decision weakened minority protections.
- ▪New U.S. House districts have been enacted in Tennessee and Alabama, with proposals in Louisiana and South Carolina.
- ▪President Trump has urged Republican-led states to redistrict to maintain the GOP's House majority amid negative approval ratings.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRepublicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things standRepublicans are rushing to redraw congressional districts to their advantage after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights ActByDAVID A. LIEB Associated PressMay 23, 2026, 12:02 AM1:12Maps for new congressional districts in South Carolina are shown in the South Carolina Senate antechamber on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Columbia, S.C.
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