US States Accelerate Congressional Redistricting Ahead of Midterms

53 articles · Updated · NPR · Apr 18

States across the US are rushing to redraw congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections, seeking partisan advantages.
Maryland Democrats abandoned their redistricting push, while Virginia and Florida are moving forward with plans that could shift House seats.
Triggered by mid-decade efforts led by Donald Trump, these changes could impact party control, with legal challenges and voter referendums still ongoing.

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