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Democratic Reps. Cleo Fields
Coverage of Democratic Reps. Cleo Fields in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats get a last-minute reprieve on 2026 redistricting
Democrats have received a temporary reprieve on redistricting in the Deep South, with Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana slowing down or stepping back from aggressive redraw plans. This decision affects several longtime Black lawmakers, including Rep. Bennie Thompson and Rep. Sanford Bishop. The move could impact the Congressional Black Caucus, which had feared a significant loss of representation.