Trump news at a glance: Republicans dominating redistricting fight across several states before midterms
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Virginia’s Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the state cannot use new congressional maps approved by voters, as the General Assembly did not follow proper constitutional procedures in approving them.
- The maps, which voters passed in a recent referendum, were designed to help Democrats gain up to four new seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- The ruling represents a significant setback for Democrats nationwide, who are trying to counter Republican-led gerrymanders that may cost them seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Similar redistricting battles are ongoing in states like Texas, North Carolina, and Missouri, where new maps could displace several Democratic representatives, while California’s Democratic-led redistricting may reduce Republican seats.
- Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, praised the Virginia court’s decision as a major victory for their party ahead of the November elections.
