Democrats gain ground in redistricting wars | JQJO

Republicans’ redistricting edge is wobbling as Democrats move to rewrite blue-state constitutions for partisan maps. California voters approved a Democratic gerrymander 64-36, potentially costing the GOP up to five seats, and Virginia Democrats, after a landslide governor’s win and big House gains, plan a similar push. With rumblings in New York and Colorado, Democrats could narrow or erase the GOP’s advantage by 2026, though outcomes hinge on legal limits and the Voting Rights Act. For now, California and Virginia could offset Republican moves, while Kansas Republicans hesitated to proceed.