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Redistricting Battles Heat Up Ahead of 2026 Midterms

10/30/2025

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Efforts to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of 2026 midterms intensify while lawmakers resist.
In Kansas, Republican lawmakers push a special session to redraw maps for Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids.
In Illinois, state Sen. Willie Preston opposes redistricting that could dilute Black political power.
In Indiana, Governor Mike Braun called a redistricting special session, but support remains uncertain.
Louisiana lawmakers are delaying primary elections to facilitate potential map changes.

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Efforts to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of 2026 midterms intensify while lawmakers resist.
In Kansas, Republican lawmakers push a special session to redraw maps for Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids.
In Illinois, state Sen. Willie Preston opposes redistricting that could dilute Black political power.
In Indiana, Governor Mike Braun called a redistricting special session, but support remains uncertain.
Louisiana lawmakers are delaying primary elections to facilitate potential map changes.