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Redistricting Battles Heat Up Ahead of 2026 Elections
10/30/2025
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- Louisiana Republican lawmakers and Virginia Democrats are advancing redistricting plans ahead of the 2026 congressional elections.
- Louisiana's legislation delays the state's primaries to allow time for redistricting in response to a Supreme Court case.
- Virginia Democrats are considering a constitutional amendment to bypass a bipartisan redistricting commission.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Republican states to redraw districts to preserve House control, potentially shifting congressional power.
