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The battle to redraw electoral districts ahead of the midterms: Where changes have been confirmed and where they are awaiting approval

27 May 2026 at 10:27

The redrawing of electoral districts, or gerrymandering, in the United States is reaching unprecedented levels. After the Supreme Court’s late-April ruling changed electoral rules and curtailed minority rights, Republicans have stepped up efforts to dismantle majority-Black districts, especially in the South, though the strategy extends to states beyond that region.

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Redistricting map of Texas congressional districts at the Capitol in Austin, August 20, 2025.
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