Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states
A push by Donald Trump to redraw congressional district maps has encountered significant obstacles in Southern states. A federal panel blocked Alabama Republicans from implementing a map that would reduce Black representation, while South Carolina lawmakers rejected a map affecting a long-serving Black Democrat. These developments highlight the contentious nature of gerrymandering and its implications for upcoming elections.
- ▪A three-judge federal panel blocked Alabama Republicans from moving forward with a new congressional map.
- ▪The proposed map would have eliminated one of Alabama's two districts with major Black populations.
- ▪Republican officials in Alabama plan to appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court.
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News|US Midterm Elections 2026Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern statesConservatives across the country have dashed to draw new district maps to boost their prospects in midterm elections.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA demonstrator holds up a sign outside the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, May 7 [File: Kim Chandler/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera Staff, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026A push by President Donald Trump to redraw congressional district maps across the US to boost the Republican Party before the midterm elections has faced major setbacks in the Southern states of Alabama and South Carolina.A three-judge…
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