GOP tries to ease growing fears of midterm shellacking
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By Julia Manchester
Published on April 23, 2026.
The Republican Party is attempting to alleviate growing fears of potential midterm losses following Democrats' redistricting win in Virginia, which could give them as many as four more House seats. The party is facing challenges ahead of the midterm elections, including historical challenges as the majority party and ongoing economic headwinds as the Iran war disrupts the global economy. The White House is focusing on helping Florida’s GOP-controlled state Legislature redraw its maps in response to the Democratic win. However, some Republicans have expressed concerns that a Republican-led redistricting effort in Florida could potentially harm incumbents due to Democratic victories in recent state and local elections. The Republican National Committee has vowed to continue the "fight in court" against the Democratic redistricting efforts.
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