Republicans Lead Democrats by up to 10 Seats in Mid-Decade Redistricting

Republicans have changed congressional district boundaries in six states, targeting 14 districts held by Democrats. The changes follow a Texas-led effort that began last year and continued after a Supreme Court decision last month affecting Voting Rights Act provisions.

Republicans hold a 218-212 majority in the U.S. House. The party faces the historical pattern in which the president's party typically loses seats in midterm elections.

Louisiana's legislature continues work on a map that targets one Democratic district, with approval expected from Republican Gov. Jeff Landry. Alabama officials set a special primary for August 11 after changing the election calendar; a court ruling Tuesday blocked the new map, and state officials filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court.

South Carolina's Republican-controlled Senate rejected a map targeting the state's sole Democratic representative after early voting had begun. GOP state Sen. Richard Cash cited the start of voting as the reason for opposing the change.

California voters approved a map creating five additional Democratic-leaning districts. A Utah court ruling opened the way for one Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City. A Virginia ballot initiative aimed at adding four Democratic seats was blocked by the state Supreme Court.

Republicans plan a legislative session next month to seek additional House seats for the 2028 election cycle. Tate Reeves has pledged action on new maps.