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Missouri's top election official rejected a petition for a referendum on a new congressional redistricting plan. The petition aimed to force a vote on a redistricting map approved by the state legislature. The secretary of state claimed the petition was invalid because congressional redistricting plans cannot be subject to referendums.

Missouri’s top election official rejected a petition seeking a referendum on a congressional redistricting plan supported by Donald Trump. The petition aimed to force a vote on a new US House map approved by the state legislature, but the secretary of state declared it invalid, stating redistricting plans cannot be subject to referendums.

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray announced he would not seek reelection to his leadership role after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on redistricting lost primary elections. Trump criticized Bray's leadership in a social media post, while Bray cited it as an honor but stated it was time for a new leader.

The Republican leader of the Indiana Senate announced his decision to step down after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on congressional redistricting lost their primaries. Rodric Bray, who led the Senate since 2018, will remain in office until 2028 but will not seek reelection to his leadership role, following criticism from Trump over his stance on the redistricting plan.

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.

Tennessee Sen. Charlane Oliver was suspended from a committee by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally for protesting during a redistricting debate by standing on her desk and displaying a sign opposing the GOP-led plan to divide Memphis' majority Black district. McNally cited violations of Senate decorum, while Oliver claimed the action targeted Black political representation.

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination for a U.S. Senate seat. South Carolina lawmakers rejected a Trump-backed redistricting plan. Donald Trump's inconsistent diplomatic approach toward Iran continues.

A redistricting plan backed by Donald Trump was rejected by the South Carolina Legislature. Republican state senators, who are not up for election this year, faced opposition to Trump's push to redraw districts to challenge Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's House seat.

South Carolina senators blocked a GOP-led redistricting plan, halting efforts to redraw congressional maps amid national political tensions ahead of the midterms. The vote was described as a setback for Donald Trump's influence in the state's political strategy.

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.

The Virginia Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of a redistricting plan that was previously approved by voters. The case involves Speaker of the Virginia House of Representatives Don Scott, who is depicted in a photo from November 4, 2025, in Richmond.

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed President Trump and the GOP for Virginia voters approving a mid-decade redistricting plan, which could aid Democrats in regaining the House. She argued that a once-red state is becoming a blue state due to declining Republican support.

Virginia voters approved a Democratic redistricting plan that could help the party gain up to four seats in the midterm elections, as projected by NBC News.

Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan that benefits Democrats, providing a boost for the party during the midterm elections. Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's governor, participated in a canvassing event supporting the initiative.

Virginia voters approved a Democrat-backed redistricting plan, which could secure the party up to four congressional seats in the upcoming midterm elections. The referendum, held on Tuesday, passed as part of efforts to redraw the state's congressional map.

Virginia voters are casting ballots on April 21, 2026, as key races unfold in the state. A focus is on Democrats' redistricting plan and its impact on upcoming elections. Polling locations, including one in Arlington, Va., are central to the process.

Virginians are voting on a redistricting plan that could influence congressional control, with the outcome potentially favoring Democrats. The vote is scheduled for Tuesday, as reported by CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.

President Donald Trump is involved in Indiana state Senate Republican primaries to challenge incumbents who opposed his redistricting plan. The White House attempted to influence the primary process but faced setbacks.