Reuters Analysis: Nine Republican-Redrawn House Districts Now Lean Democratic or Are Too Close to Call

Reuters Analysis: Nine Republican-Redrawn House Districts Now Lean Democratic or Are Too Close to Call

A Reuters analysis found that nine congressional districts redrawn by Republicans now lean Democratic or are too close to call. Lean Democratic means the district is more likely to elect a Democrat. Republicans redrew district lines to try to tilt the 2026 midterms, which decide control of Congress, in their favor. The analysis was published October 21, 2026.

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