Congressional redistricting

Maryland lawmakers will convene for a special session in August to address a constitutional amendment concerning future congressional redistricting. The session aims to consider changes to the redistricting process.

Ben McAdams won Utah's Democratic primary for the newly created 1st Congressional District, defeating rivals including Bernie Sanders-backed candidate Nate Blouin. The race, which raised $4.6 million, will see McAdams face Republican nominee Riley Owen in November. The district was formed after litigation over congressional boundaries.

Tennessee Realtors express concern that donations from the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC) support policies undermining fair representation and community trust, particularly in Memphis and Middle Tennessee. They argue such funding violates ethical standards and harms neighborhoods by enabling discriminatory redistricting efforts.

Louisiana Legislature approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, likely sparking litigation from both conservative white voters and the Legislative Black Caucus. The bill, passed on a party-line vote, aims to increase Republican representation in Congress but faces criticism for racial bias.

Christian Menefee, a Republican, defeated Democratic Representative Al Green in a Texas House district election. The race involved two Democratic incumbents due to Republican-drawn congressional map changes.

A Trump-led effort to redraw congressional maps in Southern states to advantage conservatives has encountered legal and political obstacles. The push aims to secure Republican gains in the 2022 midterm elections but faces resistance.

The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts, which aimed to secure an additional Republican seat. The move highlights partisan tensions over electoral map adjustments.

The Supreme Court's recent decision permitting congressional redistricting after midterm primary voting has begun has drawn accusations of corruption, racial discrimination, and concerns over the court's impartiality, potentially exacerbating racial divisions.

Maryland Democrats are divided over whether to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries in 2028, with Senate leader Bill Ferguson and Governor Wes Moore disagreeing on the timing and approach. The conflict highlights internal party tensions over redistricting strategies.

Missouri voters may face up to nine ballot measures in 2026, including proposals on abortion, taxes, state parks, and redistricting. Seven measures are already confirmed, with two pending decisions. Amendment 3, which would repeal 2024 abortion rights and ban gender-affirming care for minors, faces a campaign with significant financial backing.

Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida announced he will not seek re-election in 2024, citing family reasons and a desire to pass the torch to a new leader. He has served in Congress since 2011 and emphasized fiscal responsibility during his tenure. His retirement follows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a new congressional map.

Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida announced he will not seek re-election, citing family time and passing the torch to new leaders. He has served in Congress since 2011 and emphasized fiscal responsibility. The announcement follows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed congressional map, which could boost GOP seats.

Florida House and Senate panels advanced Gov. Ron DeSantis's GOP-favored congressional redistricting map, moving it closer to approval in the state legislature. The proposal aims to secure more Republican electoral advantages by reshaping district boundaries.

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a new congressional map that could give Republicans up to four additional seats, potentially widening their House advantage to 24-4. The map aims to consolidate Democratic voters into fewer districts while spreading Republicans across more areas.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a new congressional redistricting map that could secure four additional Republican House seats. The proposal has drawn analysis from former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones and Republican strategist Marc Short.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis exchanged sharp rhetoric over congressional redistricting, with Jeffries warning of a $20M super PAC targeting Florida Republicans. DeSantis called a special legislative session to redraw district lines in favor of GOP candidates, amid growing pressure from Republicans and a recent Virginia redistricting referendum that could benefit Democrats.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis exchanged sharp rhetoric over congressional redistricting, with Jeffries warning DeSantis of a $20 million Democratic super PAC campaign targeting vulnerable Florida Republicans. DeSantis called a special legislative session to redraw district lines in favor of Republicans, amid legal challenges and partisan tensions over gerrymandering.

Democrats are performing well in Virginia, but experts warn that the rapid back-and-forth congressional redistricting could lead to a surge in gerrymandering, potentially harming US voters.

Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, and Virginia voters approved a redistricting measure allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps.

Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting amendment, as projected by NBC News. The decision allows for the redrawing of the state's congressional district map, with analysis provided by NBC News' Steve Kornacki.

Virginia voters will decide on new congressional maps that could shift House control in favor of Democrats, countering Donald Trump’s redistricting strategy. The referendum, backed by Abigail Spanberger, faces a tight race with over 1.37 million early ballots cast.