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Testing Trump’s influence

As Democrats gain momentum across the country, Republicans rely on redistricting, voting laws, and court rulings to reshape the battlefield.

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Halina Bennet
Mar 30, 2026
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President Donald Trump has demanded that the SAVE America Act pass. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla)

Republicans faced a wake-up call last week as incumbents with endorsements and money on their side lost to weaker-looking G.O.P. candidates and even Democrats. Meanwhile, a federal conversation about voting rights makes everything less clear.

Incumbency and mo…

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