Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP ^41.3%

NPR - By Larry Kaplow - 5/8/2026, 2:36 PM

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The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down the congressional redistricting approved by voters in April. The ruling is a major setback for Democrats' attempt to counter the pro-GOP reshuffling of voting maps led by President Trump. Commonwealth voters last month approved — by a 52% to 48% margin — a constitutional amendment to... more

With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push ^62.5%

NPR - By Larry Kaplow - 4/22/2026, 9:00 AM

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With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats. As time runs out before the midterm elections, Virginia took a step on... more

In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting plan ^88.3%

WFYI Public Media / NPR - By Ben Thorp, Larry Kaplow - 12/11/2025, 9:48 PM

The Indiana Senate has voted 31 to 19 against the congressional redistricting called for by President Trump in his attempt to help Republicans win the 2026 midterm elections. The defeat Thursday in the Indiana Senate, where 40 of the 50 members are Republicans, is the first time Trump's redistricting campaign has been voted down by... more