Democrats plan redistricting push in seven blue states to counter GOP gerrymandering for 2028 elections
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Following the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, Republicans have been rapidly passing gerrymandered congressional maps across the South, potentially gaining up to 14 more House seats. Democrats have had less success, securing only up to six additional seats. However, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that at least seven blue states are taking steps to redraw maps for 2028 to eliminate Republican-held House seats, signaling a long-term strategy to counteract GOP gerrymandering efforts.
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bskyDemocrats plan redistricting push in seven blue states to counter GOP gerrymandering for 2028 electionsdemocracydocket.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority dismembered the Voting Rights Act through its landmark Louisiana v. Callais ruling
Republicans have raced to pass new gerrymandered congressional maps that eliminate Black political representation across the South.
At least seven blue states are taking steps to redraw maps for 2028 and eliminate Republican-held House seats, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said last month.
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