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Mid-Decade Maps Add Nine GOP Seats, Democrats Gain Six

6/4/2026

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States are adopting congressional maps mid-decade after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to redraw districts.
Republicans have enacted maps in ten states, including Texas and Florida, that could add nine Republican seats in 2026.
Democrats secured voter-approved maps in California and Utah for up to six new seats as the Supreme Court cleared Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee maps that could cut one Democratic seat each.

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States are adopting congressional maps mid-decade after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to redraw districts.
Republicans have enacted maps in ten states, including Texas and Florida, that could add nine Republican seats in 2026.
Democrats secured voter-approved maps in California and Utah for up to six new seats as the Supreme Court cleared Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee maps that could cut one Democratic seat each.