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Redistricting is unexpectedly in the news again, as President Donald Trump has encouraged Republican-led states to redraw their congressional districts with the goal of electing more Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
Some Democratic-controlled states are fighting back by passing new maps of their own; in total, six states have adopted new congressional maps so far this year, although Texas’ is currently on hold amid a court battle.
And it looks like this fight is far from over. Lawsuits are pending against the new maps in California and North Carolina, and voting rights advocates are hoping to force a referendum on the new map in Missouri. Meanwhile, states like Florida and Virginia are contemplating joining the fray.
While the parties are locked in a tug-of-war over redistricting, it’s a good time to brush up on what you know about the process. There are a lot of rules, norms, and procedures involved. Do you feel confident you know how it all works? Take the quiz below and find out!
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Lauren Aguirre is Votebeat’s engagement editor, focused on connecting people to information they need about voting in their state. She is based in Philadelphia. Contact Lauren at laguirre@votebeat.org.
