GOP redistricting could backfire as urban, immigrant areas turn back to Democrats

By: Tim Henderson

Outlets: Stateline

Published: December 24, 2025

Words: 1,098

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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GOP reversals in this year’s elections, especially in some urban and immigrant communities, are setting off alarm bells for Republicans using redistricting to try to keep control of Congress in next year’s midterms.

Redistricting plans demanded by President Donald Trump in states such as Texas and Missouri — meant to capitalize on his stronger showing among certain urban voters in the 2024 election — could backfire, as cities in Florida, New Jersey and Virginia returned …

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