Trump’s Redistricting Strategy Backfires as Democrats Overcome Republican Maps and Capture Congress in Historic Midterm Election
President Donald Trump’s ambitious effort to reshape congressional districts in favor of Republicans largely failed during the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, as a nationwide Democratic surge overwhelmed carefully redesigned electoral maps. Seemingly, Republican-led states redrew congressional boundaries to improve the party’s chances in 15 U.S. House seats. However, Democrats won or led in most […]
