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Redistricting Battles Heat Up Ahead of Midterms

2/26/2026

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Lawmakers Redistrict Seats

Maryland lawmakers propose district boundaries that could threaten the state's only Republican-held seat.
Senate President Bill Ferguson says there is not enough support to advance the redistricting legislation.
In New York, Republicans rely on the Supreme Court to block a redistricting plan that could affect Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY).
Texas and California draw maps to flip seats, potentially shifting Congress ahead of the November midterms.

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Trump Endorses Indiana Candidates

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed six Indiana Republican primary candidates who target state senators who opposed his redistricting plan aimed at boosting GOP gains by changing congressional maps.
Twenty-one Republicans sided with Democrats to defeat the redistricting bill despite Trump's pressure.
The endorsements include former state Representatives Jeff Ellington and Michelle Davis.
Primaries are set for May 5.
The general election is on November 3.

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Lawmakers Redistrict Seats

Maryland lawmakers propose district boundaries that could threaten the state's only Republican-held seat.
Senate President Bill Ferguson says there is not enough support to advance the redistricting legislation.
In New York, Republicans rely on the Supreme Court to block a redistricting plan that could affect Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY).
Texas and California draw maps to flip seats, potentially shifting Congress ahead of the November midterms.

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