WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats are split on how aggressively to pursue new congressional maps after the Supreme Court allowed Texas to move forward with a redrawn map expected to benefit Republicans next year. Reporting from The Hill and confirmation from Reuters show growing divisions within the party as some states push ahead while others resist mid-cycle changes.
In Virginia, Democratic leaders have openly signaled support for redrawing their congressional map, raising the possibility of a significant partisan shift. But in Illinois, key lawmakers argue the legal and political risks outweigh potential gains, especially after the state’s candidate filing deadline has passed. State Sen. Willie Preston said he would only support a map that preserves Black representation, warning that mid-decade redistricting carries serious equity concerns.
Maryland Democrats are similarly split. Gov. Wes Moore supports revisiting the map, while Senate President Bill Ferguson argues the legal risk is “too high,” pointing to the state’s earlier map being struck down in 2022. Despite disagreements, Democrats note several recent wins, including California clearing a path for a new map and a Utah court rejecting a Republican-favored proposal.
Republicans also face internal conflict, particularly in Indiana, where the House passed a red-leaning map that may stall in the Senate. Analysts caution that even with the Texas ruling, GOP gains may be limited, though a future Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s map could reshape the landscape heading into 2026.
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