House map
Coverage of House map in the Nexus archive.
- Florida high court paves the way for Republicans to use new House map
The Florida Supreme Court allowed Republicans to use a new House map, potentially securing them up to four additional seats in November. The 6-1 ruling rejected efforts by groups challenging the map to halt its implementation, weakening Democratic opposition to GOP redistricting.
- New York Democrats advance redistricting ballot measure, tee up second vote
New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure to facilitate redrawing congressional lines, aiming to create a more favorable House map for 2028. The measure, passed as a state constitutional amendment, retains the independent redistricting commission while revising its structure.
- Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms
The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
- Virginia’s new House map is dead but Dems think they can still flip these seats, more headlines
Virginia's new House map is described as dead, but Democrats believe they can still flip certain seats. A new Virginia law banning 'assault firearms' has prompted lawsuits from gun-rights groups, and Virginia Democrats at the Supreme Court advanced a legal theory previously embraced by Trump.
- Florida GOP legislature sends new House map, netting party up to 4 seats, to DeSantis for signature
The GOP-controlled Florida legislature passed a Republican-favored congressional map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, aiming to increase the GOP's congressional delegation from 20-8 to 24-4. The map is being fast-tracked ahead of the midterms.