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Mid-Decade Redistricting Battles Intensify

Mid-Decade Redistricting Battles Intensify

Maryland's redistricting vote (potentially eliminating the only GOP seat) and Tennessee's dissolution of a majority-Black district exemplify aggressive partisan gerrymandering. Wes Moore calls for national reform while signing a controversial map, and accuses Trump/Vance of rigging rules. Louisiana's redrawn districts now create a scramble for Trump's endorsement, with a previous endorse facing carpetbagger and rape allegations. Competitive districts shrinking to 8% raises stakes for House control.

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Updated Aug 8, 2026