Republicans Expand Redistricting Push Across Multiple States Ahead 2026 Midterms

President Donald Trump and his allies are intensifying efforts to redraw congressional districts beyond Texas, targeting remaining Democratic-held seats in states like Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, Missouri, and Florida ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Vice President JD Vance has engaged with Republican leaders in Indiana to explore redistricting possibilities that could flip one or two Democratic seats, while Florida has formed a special House committee to examine mid-decade redistricting under Governor Ron DeSantis's urging. Republicans control 23 governorships and state legislatures, offering numerous opportunities to reshape districts, though some GOP lawmakers resist due to costs, potential competitiveness, and legal challenges including Voting Rights Act concerns. Democratic representatives, such as Missouri's Emanuel Cleaver, confirm that Republicans are targeting their districts for remapping to increase GOP chances, a move seen as crucial to maintaining control of the House and advancing Trump's agenda. Meanwhile, Democratic-led states like California, New York, and Illinois have threatened retaliatory redistricting efforts, highlighting the escalating nationwide redistricting conflict. The ongoing battles over district maps reflect a high-stakes struggle to secure congressional majorities in the upcoming elections.