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States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections

With the midterm approaching, Republicans and Democrats are redrawing U.S. House districts, with courts and lawsuits shaping the process in Texas, Missouri, and New York.
Because of representation and legal concerns, Democratic‑led General Assembly officials proposed amendments during mid‑decade redistricting efforts last year.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 4 cleared the way for the new districts to be used in this year's elections, following court rulings and voter approval in November.
Ongoing legal challenges mean Republicans have only a slight edge in redistricting, and federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court could change which maps govern U.S. Congress control.

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States scramble to gerrymander U.S. House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections

With the midterm election approaching, Republicans and Democrats in some states are scrambling for an advantage by redrawing their U.S. House districts to make it easier for their candidates to win.

10 hours ago·Johnstown, United States

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States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought e

With the midterm election approaching, Republicans and Democrats in some states are scrambling for an advantage by redrawing their U.S. House districts to make it easier for their candidates to win. The unconventional mid-decade redistricting contest began last summer when President Donald Trump urged Republicans in Texas to redraw the state’s congressional districts for political gain. Democrats countered with their own gerrymandering in Califo…

10 hours ago·Baltimore, United States

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