Republicans Strengthen Position in Key Redistricting Struggle

Republicans Strengthen Position in Key Redistricting Struggle

In the ongoing battle over how political maps are drawn in the United States, Republicans have made significant advances in several key redistricting fights — a development that could reshape electoral politics for years to come.

Redistricting, the once‑every‑decade process of redrawing congressional and state legislative district boundaries based on new census data, has long been a crucial battleground. Who controls the maps can determine which party holds power in Congress and in statehouses — often tipping the balance in closely contested regions.