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Supreme Court ruling sparks redistricting wars as states redraw voting maps nationwide
Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
Some districts may be redrawn again before midterms
After a US Supreme Court decision that weakens the Voting Rights Act, Republican officials in states including Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee are calling special sessions to redraw congressional districts. The changes could reshape electoral advantages ahead of upcoming midterms, mirroring a broader national pattern of states revising maps in response to the ruling.
- Supreme Court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act
- Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee plan new district maps
- Special legislative sessions aim to change voting lines quickly
- Redistricting may influence upcoming midterm elections
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