Republicans Gain Big Edge In Redistricting Battle Over Dems

Republicans appear poised to enter November’s midterm elections with a significant advantage created by redistricting efforts across the country, as a coast-to-coast battle over congressional maps nears its conclusion.

The fight began last year when Texas Republicans, encouraged by President Donald Trump, moved to redraw congressional districts in an effort to strengthen the GOP’s position in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Since then, both parties have engaged in an increasingly aggressive struggle over congressional boundaries, but Republicans currently hold the upper hand.