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Redistricting Battle: Republicans Gain Ground Ahead of Midterms

2/5/2026

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Republicans currently hold a slight edge in redistricting as states redraw maps ahead of the November midterms.
The Supreme Court allowed California to implement a new map that could give Democrats five additional seats.
Texas adopted a map that could benefit Republicans by five seats, and Missouri and North Carolina approved GOP-favorable maps.
Legal challenges remain in several states, including New York, where a judge ruled against a Republican-held district.

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Republicans currently hold a slight edge in redistricting as states redraw maps ahead of the November midterms.
The Supreme Court allowed California to implement a new map that could give Democrats five additional seats.
Texas adopted a map that could benefit Republicans by five seats, and Missouri and North Carolina approved GOP-favorable maps.
Legal challenges remain in several states, including New York, where a judge ruled against a Republican-held district.