House seats
Coverage of House seats in the Nexus archive.
- Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation
Georgia GOP abandoned a redistricting plan that would have reduced Black representation. The plan, part of a special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp to secure additional House seats for Republicans in the 2028 elections, was halted by lawmakers.
- New York Democrats introduce redistricting measure that could add four House seats in 2028
New York Democrats introduced a redistricting measure that could add four House seats to their congressional delegation by 2028, following a failed attempt earlier this year to redraw voting districts. The proposal aims to use a constitutional amendment to enable mid-decade redistricting and require only a simple majority vote.
- As crowded California gubernatorial race comes to a head, Republicans could advance
The California gubernatorial race is competitive with Republicans potentially advancing. Democrats aim to gain House seats due to redistricting.
- California will play a big role in the fight for power in Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage
California's redistricting could result in Democrats gaining up to five additional House seats, influencing the battle for Congress control. The upcoming primaries will determine key matchups for November's elections.
- Louisiana's new congressional map could allow GOP to pick up seat, erases Black majority district
Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map that could allow Republicans to flip one of the state's two Democratic-held House seats in the 2026 midterms by erasing a Black majority district.
- Texas’s Redistricting Creates Intraparty Clashes Over House Seats
Texas's redistricting bill is causing intraparty conflicts between Democratic and Republican lawmakers, with debates at the State Capitol in Austin in August. The bill's impact on House seat distribution has intensified partisan tensions.
- Florida Legislature passes redistricting plan creating four additional GOP-leaning House seats
The Florida Legislature has passed a redistricting plan that adds four GOP-leaning House seats, potentially strengthening Republican representation. The plan was announced under Governor Ron DeSantis, with a Lake Worth location highlighted in 2025.
- Florida lawmakers pass a voting map that could help Republicans flip four House seats
Florida lawmakers passed a voting map designed to help Republicans potentially flip four House seats, with Governor Ron DeSantis's plan boosting President Trump's efforts to reshape voting districts before the midterms. The GOP now holds a slight redistricting advantage over Democrats.
- Ocasio-Cortez on Republicans complaining about Virginia redistricting loss: ‘Wah, wah, wah’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Republicans for complaining about Virginia's redistricting loss and expressed optimism about gaining more House seats in the midterm elections. She responded to journalist Matt Laslo's question about Republican pushback following a recent redistricting decision.
- Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms
Virginia voters approved a redistricting measure that could enable Democrats to flip up to four House seats in the upcoming midterms. The new maps are seen as a boost for Democratic hopes in the 2022 congressional elections.
- Democrats boost midterm edge with Virginia redistricting win: 5 takeaways
Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan that could enable Democrats to win four additional House seats in the November midterms. The temporary amendment to the state constitution allows Democrats to draw congressional lines favoring their party in 10 of Virginia's 11 House districts.