The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.

By: Anna Claire Vollers

Outlets: Stateline

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,936

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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In the past two years, a dozen states have either approved new U.S. House maps or are moving toward doing so — a highly unusual mid-decade revamp prompted by President Donald Trump and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling late last month. And the situation isn’t settled yet — even as ballots are being printed and early voting is already underway in some places. Pending litigation could scramble the situation even further.

Redistricting, the process of …

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