States race to redraw maps before 2026

Republicans and Democrats are waging an intensifying fight in courts and statehouses to reshape the 2026 map, spurred by Donald Trump’s demand for more GOP-leaning districts and shifting rules on gerrymandering. With the US House at 219-213 and three members dead and not yet replaced, proposals stretch from Texas to California, with referendums, special sessions and a pivotal US supreme court case, Calais v Louisiana. The Guardian’s state-by-state tally of contemplated changes currently nets Republicans two seats overall, though many plans still face legal, political or procedural hurdles.

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