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congressional districts lean Republican and it would have extended the GOP lead in the national redistricting race, already [netting them around](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-s1-5812908/trump-midterms-redistricting-election) nine more seats in the U.S. House. Early voting
advantage and in the process to eliminate districts where Black voters had a fair chance of electing their candidate of choice. Leading the pack was Alabama, a state with its own distinct history of racial
gerrymandering question has raised the stakes beyond party lines, she stressed. “This is not just cheating so [Republicans](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/republicans) can beat Democrats – this is cheating so that authoritarians can dismantle our systems
congressional districts before the midterms. A “no” vote would leave current boundaries unchanged until the next round of regularly scheduled redistricting after the 2030 census. ## What do the latest polls suggest? The result is expected
congressional voting lines before the midterm elections. **Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP** Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed new Florida voting lines that could help Republicans win four additional seats