
Republican leaders are defending mid‑decade redistricting as a legitimate way to secure advantage after close statewide results, and are looking to courts and statehouses to cement gains. Florida’s map surviving its first court challenge is a recent example of that approach working in the short term and helps explain why Democrats are urgently responding with new tactics. The fight over maps remains a central part of congressional strategy and will continue through additional litigation and electoral efforts.
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