Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their gerrymandering response ahead of midterms: 'Very desperate'
Democratic lawmakers are defending their redistricting efforts as a necessary response to Republican-led actions, arguing the system is broken and favors GOP advantages. They blame Republicans for starting a 'redistricting arms race' and claim the Supreme Court's recent decision undermines voting rights. Democrats are pushing for a nationwide ban on partisan gerrymandering while accusing Republicans of manipulating district lines to retain power.
- ▪Rep. Jason Crow stated that Republicans began the redistricting arms race, forcing Democrats to respond to level the playing field.
- ▪The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District and ruled that race cannot be used in drawing district lines, reshaping the Voting Rights Act framework.
- ▪States including Florida, Texas, and Ohio have moved to redraw maps, with Florida approving a plan to eliminate up to four Democratic districts.
- ▪Rep. Mark Takano criticized the Supreme Court ruling as 'nefarious' and accused Republicans of desperate attempts to cling to power.
- ▪Democratic lawmakers argue that the current redistricting environment threatens democracy and are advocating for a national ban on partisan gerrymandering.
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Democrat Elections Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their redistricting response ahead of midterms: 'Very desperate' Rep. Jason Crow says the 'system is fundamentally broken' as states rush to redraw congressional maps By Leo Briceno Fox News Published May 2, 2026 4:00am EDT | Updated May 2, 2026 4:44am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Democrats defend redistricting response ahead of 2026 midterms Lawmakers say GOP tactics made them fight back, push for a nationwide ban.
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