Why 2025 became the year of mid-decade redistricting

Why 2025 became the year of mid-decade redistricting

Redistricting the drawing of new borders for congressional districts typically occurs once a decade when new census data is released. But in the battle for the majority in Congress next year, 2025 became the year of mid-decade redistricting, starting with Texas.In late August, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made the states new congressional map official, calling lawmakers into multiple special sessions to get it done.Trump was trying to figure out ways …