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Republicans Eye Redistricting, Risk Backfiring to Democrats

7/30/2025

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Republicans are gearing up to redraw congressional maps in Texas, Ohio, and Missouri before the 2026 midterms, aiming to seize more seats and stifle Democratic momentum. However, experts caution that this tactic could lead to "dummymanders," potentially backfiring and aiding Democrats instead. Meanwhile, Democrats struggle to respond due to legal hurdles in states like New Jersey and California.

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Republicans are gearing up to redraw congressional maps in Texas, Ohio, and Missouri before the 2026 midterms, aiming to seize more seats and stifle Democratic momentum. However, experts caution that this tactic could lead to "dummymanders," potentially backfiring and aiding Democrats instead. Meanwhile, Democrats struggle to respond due to legal hurdles in states like New Jersey and California.