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Ahead of 2028, States Redraw Maps, Adding Dozen GOP Seats

6/9/2026

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States are redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2028 election, which could add a dozen Republican seats.
Legal scholars warn partisan redistricting could erase Democratic-leaning minority voting power and produce a sharply divided House.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Texas to redraw its maps last year, prompting early redistricting.
California has pushed back against the partisan push.
Virginia’s 2026 attempt to add Democratic seats was blocked by the state Supreme Court.

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Story summary

States are redrawing congressional districts ahead of the 2028 election, which could add a dozen Republican seats.
Legal scholars warn partisan redistricting could erase Democratic-leaning minority voting power and produce a sharply divided House.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Texas to redraw its maps last year, prompting early redistricting.
California has pushed back against the partisan push.
Virginia’s 2026 attempt to add Democratic seats was blocked by the state Supreme Court.