Congressional elections
Coverage of Congressional elections in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says Tennessee governor vows to redistrict state
President Trump claimed Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) agreed to redistrict the state to boost Republican chances in congressional races ahead of the 2022 midterms. The discussion followed a Supreme Court decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act's protections for majority-minority districts.
- Louisiana will change congressional maps before midterms, governor says
Louisiana will adjust its congressional maps before the 2026 midterm elections following a Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act. The state is collaborating with the Legislature and Secretary of State to implement the changes.
- Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up: 'Beat at his own game'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump over Florida's redistricting efforts, claiming Republicans are creating self-inflicted liabilities. Democrats anticipate gaining congressional seats through redistricting in California, Virginia, and Utah, while Republicans aim to secure gains in Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina. The dispute highlights partisan strategies ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Democrats hold 6-point advantage in battleground districts: Poll
Democrats have a six-point advantage over Republicans in key battleground districts, with 50% of voters preferring the average Democrat over a generic Republican, according to a Cook Political Report poll of 36 districts.