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Trump's Redistricting Sparks Legal Battles Ahead of Midterms

3/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump spurred redistricting ahead of the midterms, prompting Texas Republicans to redraw maps.
Democrats must flip three Republican seats to gain control of the House.
Democrats face setbacks, including stalled Maryland maps, while proposing changes in California to counter gains.
Legal challenges to new maps are pending.
The Supreme Court could weaken the Voting Rights Act.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump spurred redistricting ahead of the midterms, prompting Texas Republicans to redraw maps.
Democrats must flip three Republican seats to gain control of the House.
Democrats face setbacks, including stalled Maryland maps, while proposing changes in California to counter gains.
Legal challenges to new maps are pending.
The Supreme Court could weaken the Voting Rights Act.