Louisiana redraws congressional map to tilt seats toward GOP
Louisiana's legislature approved a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district to tilt representation toward the GOP in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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Court clears Alabama to use revised congressional map ahead of elections
The Supreme Court cleared Alabama to adopt a Republican-drawn congressional map that would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, sending the case back to a lower court and potentially enabling use of the map in this year’s elections, a move that follows a Louisiana ruling and is seen as favorable to Republicans in the ongoing redistricting battle; liberal justices voiced concerns about the impact on voters as voting begins.
Tennessee redraws map, splits Black district to boost GOP gains
Republicans in Tennessee advanced a new congressional map that breaks up the state’s lone majority-Black district centered in Memphis into three districts and further splits the Nashville area into five, in a move aimed at increasing Republican representation ahead of August primaries; Gov. Bill Lee is expected to sign, protests occurred during the session, and the plan comes amid a national wave of mid-decade redistricting following a Supreme Court ruling narrowing Voting Rights Act protections.
Tennessee redraws map targets Democrats, signals GOP sweep
Tennessee Republicans unveiled a proposed congressional map that would split Shelby County’s majority-Black population and likely erase Rep. Steve Cohen’s Memphis-area seat, while reconfiguring districts to bolster incumbents like Rep. Andy Ogles and aiming for a nine-seat GOP delegation in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that narrowed protections under the Voting Rights Act.
Louisiana moves to redraw congressional map after Supreme Court ruling
Louisiana will rewrite its U.S. House map after the Supreme Court struck down the current one, with lawmakers debating whether to preserve one or two majority-Black districts; hearings are set for Friday and a vote could follow next week, as primaries for those races are suspended and may be moved to July 15 amid ongoing lawsuits.
DeSantis rolls out GOP-leaning Florida map ahead of redistricting session
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new congressional map just 24 hours before a special session, a move designed to tilt the state’s 2026 House map in Republicans’ favor by potentially netting up to four seats and reshaping districts held by four Democratic incumbents. The plan raises legal questions about Florida’s Fair Districts standards after a state Supreme Court ruling, and Democrats promise court challenges even as Republicans push to approve the map using 2020 census data ahead of the midterms.
Va. Democrats poised to unveil 10-1 congressional map amid court battles
Virginia Democrats plan to release a proposed 10-1 congressional map this week that could net four House seats if voters approve a constitutional amendment, though the plan is entangled in litigation as a judge halted progress and the state Supreme Court weighs whether procedures were properly followed.
SCOTUS Allows California’s Democratic-leaning Congressional Map to Stand
The Supreme Court rejected the California Republican Party’s emergency bid to block the state’s new, Democratic-leaning congressional map, allowing it to be used in the upcoming midterm elections.
Maryland House advances redistricting plan, setting up clash with Senate
Maryland's House passed a Democratic‑backed congressional‑map bill that could yield an eighth Democratic seat and sent it to the Senate, where leadership has opposed the plan, signaling a likely showdown over redistricting amid national pressure.
Maryland redistricting commission approves new map amid partisan backlash
Maryland’s Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission approved a new congressional map concept that could yield all eight seats for Democrats, citing a transparent, publicly driven process. The plan redefines districts (including a first district stretching across the Chesapeake Bay) and moves to the General Assembly for debate with ongoing public input. Senate leaders and House Republicans criticized the map as unconstitutional and partisan, while Gov. Wes Moore defended the process; the next step is legislative review and potential passage.
Louisiana's Redistricting Battles and GOP Gains Highlight Political Tensions
Louisiana will use its current six congressional districts for the 2026 elections after the Supreme Court declined to expedite a decision on a legal challenge to the districts' boundaries, delaying potential redistricting until a ruling is issued in the spring.
Key Texas Political Battles to Watch in 2026
The article previews key Texas political stories for 2026, including a contentious Senate race, a high-stakes attorney general election, shifting Latino voter dynamics, redrawn congressional districts, and potential legislative shifts, all amid a backdrop of recent political and natural upheavals.
Missouri Redistricting Battles Intensify Amid Legal and Political Challenges
Missouri's redistricting lawsuits are intensifying over whether a new congressional map is in effect, with disputes centered on whether the submission of referendum signatures froze the map passed in September. State officials and legal parties are clashing over the map's status, which has significant implications for the 2026 elections, amid broader political and legal battles over redistricting and referendum processes.
Legal Battles Erupt Over California's Democratic-Favored Redistricting
The DOJ and California are headed to court over a new congressional map approved by California voters, which aims to favor Democrats and is challenged by Republicans and the Justice Department for alleged racial gerrymandering. The legal battle could impact the 2026 elections and the control of Congress, with the case focusing on whether race was improperly used in redistricting.
Indiana Lawmakers Debate Redistricting Amid Political Tensions
Indiana's House has released a draft congressional map that could potentially give Republicans 2 additional seats, with the state House expected to vote on it soon. The map's future in the Senate remains uncertain amid political debates and external pressures, including threats and advocacy from GOP groups. If approved, Indiana will join other GOP-led states in redrawing districts ahead of the midterm elections, aiming to increase Republican representation.