GOP Redistricting Gains Shrink to Net One Seat Amid Latino Voter Shift
House Republicans are quietly scaling back expectations for their 2026 redistricting efforts, now projecting a net gain of only one seat instead of the initial target of ten. While GOP strategists spent $133 million on ads in 15 redrawn districts, collapsing support among Latino voters in Texas and Florida has turned many 'safe' Republican seats into competitive races. Democrats have countered with new maps in California, potentially flipping five seats. Analysts suggest the redistricting war may ultimately reduce the number of swing districts without securing the majority boost Republicans hoped for.
