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Donald Trump's demand for Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps has ignited a national redistricting battle, aimed at retaining his party's control of Congress.
The conflict began in Texas, where Republicans approved a rare mid-decade map to flip five Democratic House seats. California, the most populous Democratic state, retaliated by targeting five Republican-held districts. Other states, both Republican and Democratic, have followed or threatened similar moves. D
Despite Republicans winning a narrow three-seat House majority in 2024, the party is poised to gain more seats through redistricting, even if California's effort succeeds.
Here is how the conflict is unfolding across the country:
open image in gallery Governor Greg Abbott signed a new Republican-backed map into law on August 29 aimed at flipping fi
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