In response to former President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts, many states have taken steps toward revising their congressional maps. This initiative primarily aims to bolster Republican representation in the upcoming midterm elections. However, Democrats in several states are also attempting to leverage redistricting to their advantage.
Currently, six states have adopted new congressional maps through legislative, commission, or court decisions. This redistricting effort has sparked legal challenges, and the resulting changes are projected to potentially favor Republicans with nine additional seats and Democrats with six, leaving the GOP with a net gain of three seats.
Texas
Current map: 13 Democrats, 25 Republicans
With Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of a revised map on August 29, Republicans could potentially secure five more seats. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed these new districts for the 2026 elections, despite a lower court’s blockage due to alleged racial gerrymandering.
Candidate deadline: Closed Dec. 8
California
Current map: 43 Democrats, nine Republicans
The state approved new districts drawn by the Democratic-led Legislature on November 4, which could grant Democrats five more seats. The U.S. Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit claiming the districts favor Hispanic voters.
Candidate deadline: March 6
Missouri
Current map: two Democrats, six Republicans
Governor Mike Kehoe enacted a revised map on September 28, potentially adding one Republican seat. Opponents are challenging this through petitions and lawsuits.
Candidate deadline: March 31
North Carolina
Current map: four Democrats, 10 Republicans
The Republican-led General Assembly approved revised districts on October 22, which could secure an additional Republican seat. A federal court has denied blocking these districts for 2026.
Candidate deadline: Closed Dec. 19
Ohio
Current map: five Democrats, 10 Republicans
On October 31, a bipartisan panel primarily comprising Republicans approved new districts that could aid Republicans in gaining two more seats. No legal challenges have been reported.
Candidate deadline: Feb. 4
Utah
Current map: no Democrats, four Republicans
A judicially imposed map on November 11 may enable Democrats to win a seat, though Republicans contest this decision, citing violations of anti-gerrymandering rules.
Candidate deadline: Adjusted to March 13
Indiana
Current map: two Democrats, seven Republicans
A proposed map to boost Republican seats was rejected by the state Senate on December 11.
Candidate deadline: Feb. 6
Florida
Current map: eight Democrats, 20 Republicans
No revised districts proposed yet, but Governor Ron DeSantis plans a special session on redistricting in April.
Candidate deadline: April 24
Virginia
Current map: six Democrats, five Republicans
The General Assembly supports a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, pending another legislative vote.
Candidate deadline: April 2
Louisiana
Current map: two Democrats, four Republicans
A proposed map is on hold, pending a Supreme Court decision on the current districts.
Candidate deadline: Feb. 13
Maryland
Current map: seven Democrats, one Republican
A special commission on redistricting exists, but the Senate president is cautious about proceeding.
Candidate deadline: Feb. 24
Illinois
Current map: 14 Democrats, three Republicans
A proposed map to increase Democratic seats exists, but concerns over Black representation have stalled progress.
Candidate deadline: Closed Nov. 3
Kansas
Current map: one Democrat, three Republicans
No revised districts yet, though the Legislature might consider redistricting in its session starting January 12.
Candidate deadline: June 1
New York
Current map: 19 Democrats, seven Republicans
Lawmakers are pushing for a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, which requires legislative approval in two sessions.
Candidate deadline: April 2
Colorado
Current map: four Democrats, four Republicans
Support exists for a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting, needing a statewide ballot.
Candidate deadline: March 17
Washington
Current map: eight Democrats, two Republicans
Democratic lawmakers propose an amendment for mid-decade redistricting, but lack the required majority for ballot referral.
Candidate deadline: May 8
Nebraska
Current map: no Democrats, three Republicans
Governor Jim Pillen supports mid-decade redistricting, but some lawmakers hesitate on the initiative.
Candidate deadline: March 1
Wisconsin
Current map: two Democrats, six Republicans
Two ongoing lawsuits argue that the current districts unconstitutionally favor Republicans, with outcomes expected post-2026 elections.
Candidate deadline: June 1
