Redistricting tracker
The fight over congressional maps, state by state, as of Nov 7, 2026.
The 2026 maps
| State | Status | Drawn by | What's happening | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | In effect | Legislature (special session) | New map used in 2026.The Supreme Court lifted the earlier court order protecting a second Black-majority district in June 2026. | +1 R |
| California | In effect | Voters (Proposition 50) | New map used in 2026.Upheld by a federal panel; the Supreme Court denied the Republican challenge in February 2026. | +5 D |
| Florida | In effect | Legislature (special session) | New map enacted for 2026.The state is defending it against challenges. | +4 R |
| Louisiana | In effect | Legislature | New map enacted after Louisiana v. Callais; House primaries were moved to November 3, with a December 12 runoff.Challenges were filed. | +1 R |
| North Carolina | In effect | Legislature | New map used in 2026.A three-judge panel allowed it in November 2025. | +1 R |
| Ohio | In effect | Redistricting Commission | New map used in 2026, locked in until 2032.Approved unanimously, which shields it from most challenges. | +2 R |
| Tennessee | In effect | Legislature (extraordinary session) | New map enacted for 2026; it splits the Memphis-based 9th district.A federal judge declined to block it in May 2026; an appeal was expected. | +1 R |
| Texas | In effect | Legislature | New map used in 2026.A federal court blocked it in November 2025; the Supreme Court let it stand 6–3 in December 2025. | +5 R |
| Utah | In effect | Court-ordered | New map used in 2026.Republican appeals were rejected, and a repeal measure failed to qualify. | +1 D |
| Missouri | Pending | Legislature | The 2022 map was used in 2026 while a referendum petition on the new map is fought over in court.The state Supreme Court said the referendum can proceed (September 2026). | +1 R |
| Indiana | Failed | Legislature | The state Senate voted the map down. | – |
| Kansas | Failed | Legislature | Stalled: Republicans didn't have the votes. | – |
| New York | Blocked | Courts | A redraw of the Staten Island district was blocked by the Supreme Court. | – |
| South Carolina | Failed | Legislature | The state Senate fell short of the votes needed; likely put off until after the midterms. | – |
| Virginia | Blocked | Voters (constitutional amendment) | Voters approved it, but the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the referendum.The U.S. Supreme Court refused to step in (May 2026). It would have shifted about four seats to Democrats. | – |
| Wisconsin | Failed | Courts | Challenges to the current map were dismissed. | – |
What's next for 2028
| State | Status | Drawn by | What's happening | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Proposed | Legislature (special session) | Gov. Brian Kemp called a session to redraw after Louisiana v. Callais; at least one more Republican seat expected. | +1 R |
| Maryland | Proposed | Voters (constitutional amendment) | A proposal would eliminate the state's only Republican district; the state Supreme Court allowed it on the ballot with new wording. | +1 D |
| New Jersey | Proposed | Voters (constitutional amendment) | Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Senate President Nick Scutari are open to a redraw, which would need a referendum. | – |
| New York | Proposed | Voters (constitutional amendment) | Democrats want amendments allowing a redraw: two legislative votes, then a 2027 referendum, for a 2028 map. | – |
| Washington | Proposed | Voters (constitutional amendment) | Gov. Bob Ferguson backs a redraw if Democrats hold supermajorities after 2026; it would take a constitutional amendment. | – |
Questions and answers
What is mid-decade redistricting?
States normally redraw their districts once a decade, after the census. In 2025 and 2026 several redrew mid-decade to gain House seats.
How many seats do the new maps shift?
By published estimates, the maps in effect favor Republicans by about 15 seats and Democrats by about 6.
What did the Supreme Court decide in Louisiana v. Callais?
In April 2026 it held Louisiana's map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander and limited challenges under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, opening the door to eliminating majority-minority districts.
House districts · District swings · Redistricting ballot measures in 2026 · Votes vs. seats
Sources: Wikipedia, "2025–2026 United States redistricting" and "2027–2028 United States redistricting". Seat effects are estimates published when each map passed, not results. 2026 · 2028
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