Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting stands
A significant redistricting effort is underway ahead of the November elections, impacting millions of Americans. Republicans are optimistic about gaining seats in several states, while Democrats are also looking to benefit from new maps in California and Utah. The situation remains fluid as states like Louisiana and Alabama navigate legal challenges and legislative sessions to finalize their congressional districts.
- ▪Republicans believe they could gain as many as 14 seats from redistricting efforts, while Democrats anticipate a gain of six seats.
- ▪The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, prompting a delay in the state's primary elections.
- ▪Missouri's Supreme Court has rejected challenges to a new U.S. House map that favors Republicans in Kansas City.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMillions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting standsA redistricting effort before the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of AmericansByDAVID A. LIEB Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 12:03 AM1:23State election staff get voting machines ready on Thursday, May 14, 2026 for Saturday's election in New Orleans.
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