Supreme Court Sets Off Redistricting Frenzy

Punchbowl News: “The Supreme Court’s decision on Wednesday to defang Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act will have a limited impact on this election cycle. Yet the high court has set off a maelstrom of congressional redraws for 2028.”

“Some states that took a pass on redistricting in 2026 — Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and Kansas — may now face increased pressure to jump in. States that have already redrawn their House maps could try again next year in a bid for even more partisan gains.”

“Most importantly, the SCOTUS ruling gives red states in the South a clear path to erasing minority districts, likely slashing the number of Black lawmakers representing Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina and Mississippi.”

“But here’s something else to consider — the SCOTUS bombshell may also allow blue states to spread voters currently in a single majority-minority seat across multiple districts, creating more Democratic-leaning seats overall.”

Washington Post: Supreme Court decision could deliver GOP a host of House seats in 2028.