Republicans Move to Expand House Majority
Quiet Power Shifts
Away from campaigns, U.S. politics is changing through “a quieter process.”
Redistricting—often unnoticed—has become central to future elections,
reshaping where and how power is contested.
Strategic Mapmaking
In states including North Carolina, Texas, Missouri, and California,
what looks like “technical mapmaking” now carries strategic weight.
Partisan legislatures are using district lines to lock in advantage beyond a single election cycle.
National Stakes
Republican-led efforts, especially in North Carolina, aim for
“durable House majorities,” allowing narrow vote margins to yield lasting control.
Even a few seats could determine whether Donald Trump’s agenda advances or stalls.
A System Under Strain
Democrats have turned to courts and protests,
but delays have prompted debate over tougher responses,
including challenging California’s independent commission.
As redistricting becomes a constant battle, democracy shifts toward deciding
“who gets to draw the lines.”
