Republicans gain edge in national redistricting fight after Supreme Court ruling

12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29

A Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act and a new Florida map backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis have shifted momentum, potentially allowing Republicans to net additional House seats in 2026.
The Florida map aims to flip four Democratic seats, while the Supreme Court ruling could let Louisiana eliminate up to two Democratic districts. The final seat gains depend on further state actions and legal challenges.
Republicans previously lost ground after Virginia adopted a Democrat-favoring map, but recent developments in Texas, Missouri, and other GOP-led states have restored their advantage in the ongoing redistricting battle.

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