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.
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.