Nov 05 What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new U.S. House map By David A. Lieb, Associated Press California's new map could counter that with five additional seats for Democrats. Redistricting in Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio leaves Republicans still ahead. But more states soon could take up redistricting. Continue reading
Nov 04 California approves new Democratic-backed congressional map By Jonathan J. Cooper, Michael R. Blood, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or… Continue reading
Nov 04 Democrats cruise to victory, and other takeaways from Election Day 2025 By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Associated Press There are signs that the economy — specifically, President Donald Trump's inability to deliver the economic turnaround he promised last fall — may be a real problem for the GOP heading into next year's higher-stakes midterm elections. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 9:07 California redistricting battle becomes expensive and deeply divisive By Lisa Desjardins, Maea Lenei Buhre Voters in California are deciding the fate of a plan to redraw congressional maps, a move that could have national implications. Lisa Desjardins traveled to the Golden State, where it's become an expensive fight and a deeply divisive issue for… Continue watching
Oct 29 California Republicans brace for diminished representation under Newsom's redistricting plan By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press Conservative voters in Northern California are alarmed that a ballot measure designed to diminish Republican representation could pass in November. Continue reading
Oct 27 Indiana governor calls a special session to redraw U.S. House maps as redistricting battle spreads By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press The Republican governor of Indiana said Monday he’s scheduling a special session to redraw congressional boundaries after weeks of pressure to back President Donald Trump’s bid to add more winnable seats with midcycle redistricting. Continue reading
Oct 21 As North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump, Democrats try to think long term By Makiya Seminera, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press With Republicans in the majority in both General Assembly chambers and state law preventing Democratic Gov. Josh Stein from using his veto stamp against a redistricting plan, the GOP-drawn map appeared headed to enactment after final House votes as soon… Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 7:21 What the justices signaled in a Supreme Court case that could reshape electoral maps By Ali Rogin, Ian Couzens The Supreme Court’s conservative majority signaled it could upend a central pillar of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The question at the heart of arguments is whether lawmakers can use race as a factor when drawing congressional districts. Ali Rogin… Continue watching
Oct 07 Democrats could have slight shot at winning House seat in Utah with new congressional map By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Utah’s Republican-led Legislature has approved a revised congressional map that could give Democrats an improved chance at flipping a seat as the party fights to topple the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House. Continue reading
Sep 29 The fight to redraw U.S. House maps is spreading. Here's where things stand in Missouri and other states By Associated Press Missouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage. Continue reading