GOP mid-decade redistricting falls short of sweeping gains

Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting push is likely to net only about six House seats across eight states, far fewer than their initial ambitions, as competitive races emerge in Texas, Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina amid a tough national environment. Missouri’s map was blocked in court, California’s Democratic draw helped Democrats, and the effort has drawn scrutiny over whether the substantial resources spent on redistricting were worth the returns. While the NRCC remains bullish, some GOP strategists warn the effort may not deliver the hoped-for majority protection, with safest gains now concentrated in the South and closer races possible in several previously safe districts.