Redistricting Efforts Led by President Trump
President Donald Trump has taken an active role in redistricting efforts aimed at preserving a Republican majority in the House.
States Moving Forward with New Congressional Maps
On Thursday, Republican-led Texas and Democratic-run California moved forward with plans to adopt new congressional maps. The competing efforts represent a fierce, partisan struggle to influence the outcome of next year’s midterm elections before voters go to the polls.
Legal Challenges and Political Maneuvering
Party operatives and state officials are racing to shape district lines, with legal challenges and political maneuvering expected to follow. Control of the House could hinge on how those maps are drawn and approved.
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