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Republicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.
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City Council committees back changes in plan to distribute $40M Community Benefits Agreement funding to the Eastside Read full article: City Council committees back changes in plan to distribute $40M Community Benefits Agreement funding to the EastsideRead full article: Motorcyclist dies after being struck by SUV on Hodges Boulevard, JSO says President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Washington. Politics & Power: Legal scholars divided on Trump’s use of executive power. Overreach or long-standing tradition? Read full article: Politics & Power: Legal scholars divided on Trump’s use of executive power. Overreach or long-standing tradition?FILE - Opponents of Missouri's Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan display a banner in protest at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, Sept. 10, 2025. FILE - This photo taken from video shows organizers rallying outside of the Ohio Statehouse to protest gerrymandering and advocate for lawmakers to draw fair maps in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2025. FILE - Opponents of Missouri's Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan display a banner in protest at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, Sept. 10, 2025. 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.Trump hoped redistricting could help House Republicans hold on to their slim majority in the face of political headwinds that typically lead the party in power to lose seats during midterm elections. But Republicans, so far, have only a slight edge in the redistricting battle, and it's unclear whether that will make any difference in determining control of Congress in the November election. Here's a look at states that have adopted or considered new House districts, including their deadlines for candidates to file for office:federal court panel rejected Republican arguments that the new California districts impermissibly favor Hispanic voters, but Republicans — backed by the Department of Justice — have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.Challenges: Opponents submitted petition signatures Dec. 9 to try to force a statewide referendum on the map, which would occur in a November election. Several lawsuits also challenge the legality of the new districts.Challenges: A federal court panel on Nov. 26 denied a request to block the revised districts from being used in the midterm elections.Challenges: Republicans are challenging the judicial map selection, which followed the court's ruling that lawmakers had circumvented anti-gerrymandering standards passed by voters.Jan. 27 that the constitutional amendment is invalid because lawmakers violated their own rules while passing it. Democrats are appealing that ruling.Challenges: The Democratic Senate president has said his chamber won’t move forward with redistricting because of concerns it could backfire against Democrats.for the only congressional district in New York City represented by a Republican, ruling it unconstitutionally dilutes the votes of Black and Hispanic residents.Proposed map: No revised districts proposed yet. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will call a special legislative session in April on congressional redistricting. Challenges: The state constitution says districts cannot be drawn with intent to favor or disfavor a political party or incumbent.from April 18 to May 16. That could give lawmakers extra time to redraw House districts if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the current districts.Proposed map: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in October proposed a map that would improve Democrats’ chances of winning an additional seat. Challenges: The Democratic-led General Assembly has not taken up redistricting, citing concerns about the effect on representation for Black residents.for a special session on congressional redistricting in November. A House leader said in January that the plan still lacks enough support.Proposed map: No revised districts proposed yet. Several Democratic state officials have expressed support for a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting. Proposed map: No revised districts proposed yet. Democratic lawmakers have proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow mid-decade redistricting. Challenges: Democrats don’t hold the two-thirds majority needed in both legislative chambers to refer a proposed amendment to the ballot, meaning it is unlikely to be approved before the November election.Challenges: One case is not scheduled for trial until 2027, and it's unclear whether the other case can be resolved before the midterm election.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Deputies recount 'horrific' Bradford County incident that leaves two children without their parents‘Living landmark’: Neighbors frustrated after 250-year-old live oak removed in Atlantic BeachCrackdown on fentanyl leads to decreased overdoses, but new drug challenges emergeExtreme Cold Warning? Cold Weather Advisory? 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