Republicans Edge Ahead in Post-Callais Redistricting Battle for 2026

Since the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling and Virginia’s map decision, Republicans appear set to gain 16–18 House seats from GOP-friendly redraws across several states, while Democrats notch a few in California and Utah; lawsuits threaten many maps, and a potential Democratic wave in 2026 could erode those gains, making the overall outcome uncertain.