Missouri, Multiple States Expected Mid-Cycle Redistricting Ahead 2026

President Donald Trump is actively pushing for mid-cycle redistricting efforts in key states like Missouri and Texas to strengthen Republican chances in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump's aggressive strategy involves private coercion and public threats to influence lawmakers, a tactic that has helped him overcome GOP resistance on various political fronts. Texas Republicans, at Trump's urging, have proposed a redistricting map that could add five new Republican seats and significantly alter the political landscape, sparking a strong response from Democrats including a legislative walkout. In Texas, Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody, a Marine veteran and Republican, is exploring a run in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District, which is currently held by progressive Democrat Greg Casar, as the map shifts to favor GOP candidates. The redistricting efforts have also prompted Democrats in California to redraw maps in their favor, illustrating a broader national contest over congressional boundaries ahead of the midterms. These mid-decade redistricting moves, driven by Trump and GOP leaders, are reshaping electoral districts in multiple states and intensifying partisan battles over control of Congress.