The latest battle in US congressional redistricting has been decided in Virginia, with voters approving redrawing the state’s electoral map. This is expected to aid Democrats in their bid to retake control of the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives in the midterms. However, experts warn that this could result in a potential setback for Democrats in Florida. The election season has seen a surge in states moving to redraw legislative maps early, spurred by pressure from US President Donald Trump to his fellow Republicans in Texas to do so. Experts also warn of the long-term implications of these political manoeuvres, which could change how and when electoral maps are drawn for years to come. In the short term, Democrats are winning, but may face further challenges in the coming months.