Fearful of losing their majority in the House of Representatives, Republicans have embarked on a multi-state offensive to redraw congressional maps in their favor. This month, they won the first, and arguably biggest, battle of that campaign: The state legislature passed (and Gov. Greg Abbott will soon sign into law) a new Texas congressional map that will probably…
If you thought the midterm elections wouldn’t start until 2026, think again. Control of multiple House seats will now effectively be decided this fall. The California Legislature is soon expected to advance a new congressional map for the Golden State that is heavily biased in Democrats’ favor. It’s the party’s first move in the mid-decade redistricting arms race…
New York’s 17th District. GOP Rep. Mike Lawler is not running for governor, in a reversal that comes after the Hudson Valley congressman has been teasing a bid for over a year. His decision clears the way for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to secure the GOP nomination next year for an uphill battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul. And Lawler’s…