US EditionRepublicans might redraw House maps in Ohio and Texas to try to protect narrow majority
OHIO, UNITED STATES, JUN 20 – Republicans aim to gain up to seven House seats by targeting vulnerable Democrats in Ohio and Texas, potentially increasing the GOP's majority ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Republicans in Ohio and Texas are considering redrawing congressional district maps to try to gain more House seats and protect their narrow majority.
- Redistricting is risky as it could also endanger some Republican lawmakers by moving safe Republican areas into districts currently held by Democrats.
- Democrats accuse Republicans of manipulating gerrymandered maps in Republican-led states out of fear of voters.
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Republicans might redraw House maps in Texas to protect majority from the midterm curse
Facing the possibility of losing control of the U.S. House next year, Republicans are considering aggressively gerrymandering congressional districts in Texas. But experts say the scheme could help Democrats take back the House.
Republicans In Ohio, Texas Plan Massive District Redrawing Plan To Stave Off Democrat House Takeover In 2026 Midterms - The American Tribune.com
Republicans in several key states are pulling out all the stops to avoid losing control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections, with lawmakers in Ohio and Texas planning on redrawing new lines for congressional districts to eliminate several Democratic members of the House and restore a GOP advantage. For context, on June 20, 2025, press accounts confirmed that lawmakers in Ohio and Texas are actively exploring wa…
How Republican efforts to redraw House maps could protect narrow GOP majority - Washington Examiner
Republicans in Ohio and Texas are considering attempts to aggressively remap congressional districts in their respective states in hopes of unseating Democrats during the 2026 midterm elections. As it stands, Democrats need a net gain of three seats to win control of the House of Representatives next year, raising the stakes for President Donald Trump and GOP leadership to maintain the trifecta won during the 2024 election and prevent a Democra…
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