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Democrats Launch Map Counteroffensive, Defend Black Districts

5/15/2026

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Democratic leaders launch campaign after court-ordered map changes.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced counteroffensive with maps in blue states, lawsuits in red states, and a messaging push linking rising costs to President Donald Trump.
Jeffries said California added five Democratic seats but other blue states can alter maps before November midterms.
Congressional Black Caucus members will defend Black districts after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision threatened seats.

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Democratic leaders launch campaign after court-ordered map changes.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced counteroffensive with maps in blue states, lawsuits in red states, and a messaging push linking rising costs to President Donald Trump.
Jeffries said California added five Democratic seats but other blue states can alter maps before November midterms.
Congressional Black Caucus members will defend Black districts after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision threatened seats.