Voters lose when maps get redrawn before every election instead of once a decade − a trend started in Texas, moving to California and likely spreading across the country

By: David Patterson Soule, University of Richmond and Kyle Redican, University of Richmond, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 30, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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By David Patterson Soule, University of Richmond and Kyle Redican, University of Richmond

After the U.S. census is conducted every 10 years, each state must redraw its congressional districts to account for any loss or gain of congressional seats and to maintain an equal population in each district.

But in 2025, breaking from standard practice, President Donald Trump has asked Republican states to redraw their districts mid-decade to provide a greater Republican advantage …

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