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The Redistricting War Everyone's Misreading

Republicans are winning the map fight. Democrats are still favored to win the House. Those statements only sound contradictory if you misunderstand what actually decides midterms

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Rxan Smith
May 11, 2026
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Republicans are winning the redistricting war.

Democrats may still win the House.

Those statements sound contradictory only if you misunderstand what actually decides midterms.

“The maps are rigged. It’s over.”

Maybe.

Just not the way they’re selling it.

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