Gerrymandering Surge Follows Trump’s Call For GOP States To Redraw Districts

President Donald Trump's encouragement for Republicans to revise congressional districts in advance of the upcoming election has incited a rare wave of mid-decade gerrymandering across state legislatures led by both parties.Democrats require only three additional seats to gain control of the House, while Trump aims for redistricting to mitigate typical midterm losses faced by the president's party.Here’s a look at state responses: Texas — The initial state to enact congressional redistricting, Texas, under Governor Greg Abbott's leadership, introduced a new U.S. House map on Aug. 29 that may enable Republicans to secure five extra seats. Legal disputes surround the new map.California — As the first Democratic state reacting to Trump's directives, California’s Legislature approved a new map that replaces districts established by an independent commission post-2020 census, potentially aiding Democrats in gaining five seats. Missouri — Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new congressional map on Sept. 28, reshaping a Kansas City district to potentially give Republicans another seat amidst ongoing legal challenges. North Carolina — Final changes to House districts were approved by the Republican-led General Assembly, possibly benefiting GOP representation with an additional seat. Utah — Following judicial intervention, the legislature revised House districts on Oct. 6, which may...