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Democrats Fight Gerrymandering Ahead of 2026 Midterms

10/28/2025

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Democrats intensify efforts to counter Republican gerrymandering ahead of 2026 midterms in New York, Illinois, and Virginia.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) urges redistricting changes to protect voter representation.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called a special session to redraw maps, but GOP support remains uncertain.
Virginia lawmakers plan to amend the state constitution to enable new district lines.
Legal challenges are anticipated against any new maps, including in New York.

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Story summary

Democrats intensify efforts to counter Republican gerrymandering ahead of 2026 midterms in New York, Illinois, and Virginia.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) urges redistricting changes to protect voter representation.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called a special session to redraw maps, but GOP support remains uncertain.
Virginia lawmakers plan to amend the state constitution to enable new district lines.
Legal challenges are anticipated against any new maps, including in New York.