US Congressional Redistricting Battles Intensify as Republican Legislatures Advance New Maps

Republican lawmakers in several US states are leveraging a recent Supreme Court ruling to implement new congressional maps that diminish Democratic districts.Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill for new primary elections, while Virginia courts struck down a Democratic redistricting amendment.These legislative efforts aim to shift the balance of power in the US House ahead of the November midterms by potentially securing significant seat gains for the Republican Party.
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