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Democrats Rally Redistricting Post-Court Ruling; GOP Eyes Seats

5/5/2026

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Democrats are coordinating an effort to redraw districts after the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling.
Hakeem Jeffries said Rep. Joe Morelle will meet New York officials for a mid-decade plan.
Republican governors in Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana plan maps favoring their party.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed maps that could add four Republican seats.
Democratic leaders in California, Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri and Virginia have introduced proposals.

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Democrats are coordinating an effort to redraw districts after the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling.
Hakeem Jeffries said Rep. Joe Morelle will meet New York officials for a mid-decade plan.
Republican governors in Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana plan maps favoring their party.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed maps that could add four Republican seats.
Democratic leaders in California, Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri and Virginia have introduced proposals.