Republicans could pick up as many as 27 additional House seats following the Supreme Court’s decision to curb race-based redistricting, a shift that could reshape the 2026 midterm map.
The projection stems from analysis of how congressional districts may be redrawn now that states are no longer required to prioritize race when complying with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Estimates indicate that weakening Section 2 enforcement could ultimately produce even larger gains, with Axios reporting that 27 seats could shift toward Republicans over time.
It will be interesting to see the actual change in seats after the redistricting and voting takes place.
With the current shift of black and latino voters to the red side, the change could be more than just the new district seats would provide for…we can only hope.
Cue the liberal screaming!