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Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights, Could Add 12 GOP Seats

6/30/2026

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In April 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic decision limiting the Voting Rights Act, ending minority-voter protections in seven states.
The ruling enables redistricting plans that could add up to 12 Republican House seats in the November 2026 election.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s Texas map could raise GOP seats from 25 to 30 of 38.
California’s Proposition 50 may cost Republicans five seats while Virginia’s court blocked a Democrats-favored plan.

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In April 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic decision limiting the Voting Rights Act, ending minority-voter protections in seven states.
The ruling enables redistricting plans that could add up to 12 Republican House seats in the November 2026 election.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s Texas map could raise GOP seats from 25 to 30 of 38.
California’s Proposition 50 may cost Republicans five seats while Virginia’s court blocked a Democrats-favored plan.