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The fight over congressional districts is entering its most consequential chapter yet.

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Halina Bennet
Apr 27, 2026
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A sign directs early voters to cast their ballots on the Virginia redistricting referendum. (Photo by Bill Clark)

The redistricting wars continue to be a dominant storyline this midterm cycle, with Democrats notching up a narrow referendum win in Virginia and Republicans preparing to retaliate with a new map in Florida. Weak polling for President Donald …

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