Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off
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By Avery Lotz
Published on April 22, 2026.
The redistricting war by President Trump, which he instigated, appears to have resulted in fewer Republican seats in the House than if the war had never started. Virginia's new map could shift its delegation from 6–5 to 10–1 for Democrats. The prospect of winning up to four blue seats adds to Democratic redistricting pickups in California and Utah. However, a Florida showdown and pending Supreme Court decision could impact Republicans' chances. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on a Louisiana case that could effectively dismantle a key tool for challenging racially discriminatory election maps. Neither party is guaranteed to win the seats these new maps put in play, but voters' behavior and court decisions will determine the outcome.
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