Republicans Gain Big Edge In Redistricting Battle Over Dems

Over the past 10 months, Republicans have redrawn congressional boundaries in six states, targeting 14 Democratic-held districts.

Louisiana lawmakers continue working on a map aimed at a Democratic seat and are expected to receive approval from Republican Gov. Jeff Landry.

Meanwhile, Alabama officials have also pushed for new congressional boundaries designed to target one of the state’s two Democratic House members.

A federal court recently blocked Alabama’s map, but state officials have already appealed to the Supreme Court.

Should Republicans ultimately prevail in both states, analysts estimate they would secure a net redistricting advantage of approximately 10 seats.