Congressional districts
Coverage of Congressional districts in the Nexus archive.
- House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP districts, including Lauren Boebert's seat
House Democrats are targeting 12 new Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can flip in the upcoming midterm elections, including the district represented by Lauren Boebert. With 90 days until the midterms, Democrats are expanding their strategic map to identify potential gains.
- Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
Missouri’s top election official rejected a petition for a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump. The petition aimed to hold a public vote on the Trump-supported district boundaries.
- Live results: Virginia voters set up matchups for vulnerable House seats
Virginians voted to choose nominees for House races, following a redistricting plan approved by voters in April. The redistricting was initiated by Virginia Democrats after they regained the governor's mansion in November. The state’s Supreme Court is involved in the process, though the article does not specify the court's current role.
- Though California could be key to House control, it now has few battlegrounds
California's redistricting has reduced the number of competitive congressional districts nationwide, leaving fewer battlegrounds that could still significantly impact national politics.
- Check your mail: New voting district assignments sent in East Baton Rouge
Registered voters in East Baton Rouge Parish will receive new voter information cards before this fall's elections due to changes in congressional, school board, justice of the peace, and constable districts.
- New early voting locations open in Tennessee, as state navigates new congressional lines drawn
Tennessee opens new early voting locations from July 17th to August 1st, with three additional sites in Davidson County. Voters in Davidson County received updated registration cards listing their congressional district and Election Day location, as Nashville is now divided into three districts. The county now has 15 early voting sites, and voters can cast ballots at any location during the early voting period.
- Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
A Colorado court rejected November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts. Voters will not decide on changes to favor Democrats in the upcoming election.
- Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
Colorado's Supreme Court rejected ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts, citing violations of the state constitution's multi-subject prohibition. The decision impacts efforts by Democrats to influence future elections through mid-decade redistricting, following similar court challenges in Virginia and New York.
- The Latest: Mamdani successfully backs three primary candidates as he reshapes New York politics
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully endorsed candidates in three New York congressional districts. Primary elections in Maryland, South Carolina, and Utah determined nominees for congressional and gubernatorial races, with outcomes including Gov. Wes Moore securing a second term nomination and Ben McAdams winning a redrawn Utah district. President Donald Trump criticized Democratic candidates who lost New York primaries, while Utah's Nate Blouin acknowledged the need for continued progressive organizing.
- Democrats keep Prop. 50 promise alive through primary, with momentum heading toward November
California Democrats remain confident in flipping five Congressional districts targeted after Proposition 50, as primary election results indicate potential challenges for Republicans. Momentum is building toward the November election.
- Democrats keep Prop. 50 promise alive through primary, with momentum heading toward November
California Democrats remain confident about flipping five Congressional districts targeted after Proposition 50. Primary election results suggest potential challenges for Republicans, with momentum building for Democrats ahead of November.
- Supreme Court greenlights Alabama’s GOP-friendly redistricting effort after granting emergency appeal
The Supreme Court approved Alabama's new redistricting map, which is designed to favor Republicans in one of the state's two congressional districts. The decision followed an emergency appeal by Alabama.
- How California Redistricting Shrunk the Competitive Map
California redistricting has reduced the number of competitive congressional districts to four, with four more considered safe for Republicans, while the remaining 52 districts are expected to elect Democrats.
- South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
South Carolina Republican lawmakers rejected a rapid redistricting effort aimed at reducing Democratic influence in Jim Clyburn’s congressional district ahead of the 2022 midterms. The state senate voted 26-18 against mid-decade redistricting in a special session, defying pressure from Donald Trump and halting plans to gerrymander Republican gains.
- The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.
A dozen states are redrawing congressional maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, disrupting midterm elections. Protests have emerged in states like Tennessee over redistricting efforts that split majority-Black districts, with pending litigation adding uncertainty to the process.
- Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts
Florida Republicans have redrawn congressional district lines to gain a political advantage, aiming to secure up to four additional U.S. House seats for Republicans in the November election, potentially displacing some Democrats.