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NJ Gov Pushes Mid-Decade Redistricting to Boost Democrats

5/3/2026

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Governor Mikie Sherrill said NJ could pursue a mid-decade redistricting to make state bluer and counter President Donald Trump.
Democratic officials warned the plan could split minority communities; changing the map (expires 2031) would need a two-thirds legislative amendment and a public vote.
Republicans said the maps could cost them one or two GOP seats, noting Democrats won 53% of the 2024 House vote, holding nine of twelve seats.

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Governor Mikie Sherrill said NJ could pursue a mid-decade redistricting to make state bluer and counter President Donald Trump.
Democratic officials warned the plan could split minority communities; changing the map (expires 2031) would need a two-thirds legislative amendment and a public vote.
Republicans said the maps could cost them one or two GOP seats, noting Democrats won 53% of the 2024 House vote, holding nine of twelve seats.