2025–2026
REDISTRICTING
TRACKER
How mid-decade map redrawing is reshaping Latino political power — and every House seat — ahead of November 2026.
Trump pressured Texas Republicans to redraw districts targeting 5 Democratic incumbents. A federal court ruled it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander; SCOTUS reversed in April 2026, allowing it as a partisan gerrymander — setting precedent for every state that followed.
Democrats' direct counter to Texas. Voters approved Prop 50 (65–35%), bypassing the independent commission. New map targets up to 47 Dem seats. High Latino voter turnout was decisive. Both GOP/DOJ racial gerrymander challenges were rejected by federal courts and SCOTUS.
The GOP-led General Assembly redrawn the 1st Congressional District — the state's only majority-Black district — replacing all eight majority-Black counties with conservative-leaning ones. Targets Rep. Don Davis (D). Federal court denied injunction in Nov 2025.
Gov. Kehoe called a special session to place Kansas City Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver in a more Republican-leaning district. MO Supreme Court rejected the illegality claim; a compactness challenge hearing is set for May. Citizens' referendum also possible.
Ohio was constitutionally required to redistrict due to a 2015 amendment that expired maps lacking bipartisan support. The legislature missed its deadline; the bipartisan Redistricting Commission stepped in and unanimously approved a new map on Oct 31.
The Utah Supreme Court found the legislature violated a 2018 anti-gerrymandering amendment by splitting left-leaning Salt Lake City across all four districts. Court ordered a new map consolidating Salt Lake City — creating a real Democratic pickup opportunity.
Gov. DeSantis called a special session anticipating the Callais ruling, shifting 4 Democratic-held districts to Republicans. Florida Supreme Court rejected a bid to block the session. Rep. Darren Soto and others have filed legal challenges and vowed to win on Election Day anyway.
Triggered by Callais. Gov. Lee called a special session to redraw Memphis' 9th District — the state's only Democratic seat and majority-Black district (Rep. Steve Cohen). Democrats locked arms in protest on the House floor. The map was signed and immediately challenged in court the same day.
The state that started it all with Callais. SCOTUS struck down Louisiana's majority-Black 2nd District on Apr 29. Gov. Landry suspended primaries after mail-in ballots had already been sent. The Senate passed a new map May 14 designed, per its sponsor, to "maximize Republican advantage" — eliminating the majority-Black district. House vote is next; primaries may shift to November.
Republicans want to eliminate Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat — the 17-term Democratic powerhouse. Gov. McMaster called a special session Thursday evening (May 14) beginning today. Early voting starts May 26 — the hard deadline. The House is expected to pass a map next week; the Senate Judiciary Chairman has signaled he will "demand the process," a potential obstacle. Two statewide elections in two months may require 24-hour election worker shifts.
Alabama is under a court order (Allen v. Milligan) to maintain a second majority-Black district. On May 8, the legislature passed a contingency law scheduling special primaries if courts lift the injunction in light of Callais. The state has asked SCOTUS to remove the injunction; VRA lawsuits have been filed to block any change.
Gov. Tate Reeves announced a special session following Callais. Mississippi's 2nd District is the state's only Democratic seat and majority-Black district. Lt. Gov. Hosemann formed a committee to study redistricting. Mississippi Today is collecting stories from voters with memories of earlier civil rights–era redistricting fights.
Democrats spent $66M+ on a voter referendum to enable redistricting. Voters approved it 51.7% on April 21 — a 10-1 Democratic map was the goal. But the VA Supreme Court voided the election 4-3 on May 8, ruling the legislature violated constitutional amendment procedures. Democrats and the NAACP have filed emergency appeals to SCOTUS.
Gov. Moore formed a Redistricting Advisory Commission in November 2025. The House passed a map making all 8 districts favorable to Democrats. But Senate President Bill Ferguson refused to bring the bill to a vote, single-handedly killing the effort.
Trump personally threatened primary campaigns against Republicans who refused to support redistricting. The House passed a new map 57–41, but the Senate killed it 31–19 in a rare bipartisan rebuke. Trump's campaign arm later invested $2M in state Senate races to punish those who voted no.
Republicans approved a special session budget but couldn't muster the votes. Speaker Hawkins refused to bring redistricting to a vote in January 2026, citing inability to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's expected veto — the effort was roughly 20 votes short in the House.
A Republican challenge to Wisconsin's congressional map argued it was an unlawful partisan gerrymander. The Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed the challenge, keeping current maps in place. A separate legislative redistricting effort also failed to advance.
New Hampshire Republicans explored redistricting but the effort failed to gain sufficient legislative traction. With only 2 congressional seats and limited strategic gain available, the push faded without a formal vote.
Georgia's court-ordered revised map (signed Dec 2023) added a new majority-Black district. The 11th Circuit is still weighing VRA compliance. The Callais decision may now prompt Republicans to push for another new map eliminating the court-ordered minority district entirely.
A January 2026 federal ruling found one GOP-held district unconstitutional, ordering a new map. State law also explicitly bars voluntary mid-decade redistricting without a court order — limiting Democrats' options beyond court-driven changes.
Colorado Democrats have said they are weighing redistricting to offset GOP Southern gains. However, Colorado uses an independent redistricting commission — a major procedural obstacle for any partisan redraw. No formal proceedings have been announced.
Illinois — Democratic legislature, no commission constraints — is weighing redistricting as a counter to Republican gains. No procedural obstacles exist. No formal action announced, but the window is narrowing given primary filing deadlines approaching.