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Trump's Redistricting Efforts Hit Roadblocks Ahead of Midterms

1/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces headwinds in his redistricting push as states prepare for midterm elections.
Indiana's Republican-led Senate rejected a plan that could have increased GOP House seats.
Virginia's upcoming legislative session may address a proposed mid-decade redistricting amendment, with Democrats aiming to gain seats.
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis plans a special session in April to discuss redistricting, pending a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces headwinds in his redistricting push as states prepare for midterm elections.
Indiana's Republican-led Senate rejected a plan that could have increased GOP House seats.
Virginia's upcoming legislative session may address a proposed mid-decade redistricting amendment, with Democrats aiming to gain seats.
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis plans a special session in April to discuss redistricting, pending a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.