Democrats rush to court to stop GOP states' new redistricting push

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Democrats rush to court to stop GOP states' new redistricting push

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The Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act may eventually cost Democrats some seats in Congress -- but they're determined to limit the damage this year. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Democrats rush to court to stop GOP states' new redistricting push
Washington Times5/1/2026

Democrats rush to court to stop GOP states' new redistricting push

The Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act may eventually cost Democrats some seats in Congress -- but they're determined to limit the damage this year.

Alabama and Tennessee join rush of southern states moving to redraw maps after Supreme Court ruling | CNN Politics
CNN
CNN
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5/1/2026

Alabama becomes second state to move to redraw maps after Supreme Court ruling

Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee announced special legislative sessions next week to draw new congressional maps – becoming the latest states to act following the Supreme Court’s further weakening of the Voting Rights Act . “We owe it to Tennesseans to ensure our congressional districts accurately reflect.