May 5, 2026

Redistricting is rampant ahead of the U.S. House midterm elections. What states are taking action?

A partisan redistricting battle among states has accelerated ahead of the November midterm elections following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act and opened the way for states to try to eliminate voting districts drawn for racial minorities.

Redistricting is rampant ahead of the U.S. House midterm elections. What states are taking action?

TL;DR

  • A partisan redistricting battle is accelerating among states.
  • This is occurring ahead of the November midterm elections.
  • A U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakened the federal Voting Rights Act.
  • The ruling allows states to attempt to eliminate voting districts drawn for racial minorities.