Redistricting War Heats up, Threatening to Roil Midterms

‘We’ve already done that’: Missouri lawmakers show little enthusiasm for new congressional maps

Members of the Missouri House review a proposed Congressional map during redistricting debate on Jan. 18, 2022 (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).As Texas embarks on a special legislative session that includes revising that state’s congressional districts to help Republicans, President Donald Trump is reportedly asking for Missouri to do the same. The reaction among legislative leaders, however, is decidedly negative. A…

Missouri next on Republicans’ radar for redistricting battle

The White House is reportedly urging Missouri to redraw its congressional map to bump Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) out of his seat. The Trump administration wants to divide up Cleaver’s district to create a 7-1 Republican congressional delegation majority in…

Redistricting war heats up, threatening to roil midterms

The redistricting war is heating up as both parties look to gain ground in the race for the House next year.  Texas Republicans are moving forward this week with redrawing district lines, while Republicans in other states like Missouri could follow suit. Democrats from California to New Jersey have taken notice, ramping up calls to…

Democrats Admit GOP Already Winning 2030 Redistricting War, New Memo Shows

'We find ourselves in a similar nightmare'

'A Similar Nightmare': Democrats Admit GOP Already Winning 2030 Redistricting War

A Democratic memo acknowledges Republicans' head start in gerrymandered House seats and warns that "the 2030 redistricting fight has already begun."

Democratic poll warns GOP redistricting could cost ...