Beyond campaign rallies, U.S. politics is increasingly shaped by redistricting. Once a technical process, drawing district lines has become a strategic tool that can determine control of Congress.
In states like North Carolina, Texas, Missouri, and California, partisan lawmakers are using mapmaking to secure long-term advantages, often allowing narrow vote margins to produce outsized representation. Even a small shift in House seats could affect whether Donald Trump’s legislative agenda advances.
Democrats have pushed back through lawsuits, but slow court action has led some to consider stronger responses. In California, party leaders are debating whether to weaken the state’s independent redistricting commission.
As both sides adapt, redistricting is turning into an ongoing political battle, raising deeper questions about fairness, representation, and who ultimately controls the democratic process.
