Tracking the Battle to Reshape Congress for the Midterms

February 18, 2026 at 05:02AM

Tracking the Battle to Reshape Congress for the Midterms

Several states are redrawing congressional maps for the 2026 midterms. The process is unfolding with courts, legislatures, and independent commissions shaping districts that will determine partisan advantages ahead of the election. Key battles involve determining how many seats tilt toward Democrats or Republicans, with updates on map voting boundaries, court rulings, and potential overrides or negotiations continuing across multiple states. Developing story.