Clock Is Running Out on 2026 Redistricting Decision

“Republicans want a big Supreme Court redistricting win. They’re losing hope it will help them in the 2026 midterms,” Politico reports.

“The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais could weaken the Voting Rights Act and open the door to redrawing congressional maps, particularly across the South. Court watchers expect at least a partial win for conservatives that could let the GOP draw more seats for themselves by erasing Black- and Hispanic-majority districts.”

Playbook: “Though the justices still could rule quickly, the typical June window for high-profile decisions would be too late for many states to pass new maps. Early primaries in many Southern states may have already taken place by then. Louisiana has given up on the prospect, and Alabama and South Carolina face a ticking clock.”