"California voters this week made the biggest Democratic move yet against President Trump's effort to reshape voting maps in favor of Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. They overwhelmingly approved a map for congressional districts that could help Democrats win five more seats in the U.S. House. The ballot language itself referred to Texas, where Trump convinced Republican leaders to draw new lines this summer aimed at turning five seats for his party."
"So far, the GOP has gained an edge in five seats in Texas, one in Missouri, one in North Carolina and a potential net gain of one to two in Ohio. That means the GOP could pick up nine or so seats in the midterms next year, with the potential to pick up another four or five if Republicans in Indiana, Kansas, Florida or Louisiana decide to redistrict. But that scenario could change if court challenges prevail, among other factors."
California voters overwhelmingly approved a congressional map that could help Democrats win five additional U.S. House seats in 2026. The ballot explicitly referenced Texas, where Republican leaders redrew lines this summer at Trump's urging to flip five seats. Republicans have already gained advantages in five Texas seats, one in Missouri, one in North Carolina and a potential one to two in Ohio, with possible further gains in Indiana, Kansas, Florida or Louisiana. Court challenges and other factors could alter outcomes. Democrats have also seen potential gains in Utah, Virginia, Maryland and Illinois, but overall have fewer redistricting options than Republicans.
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