Critics, including Republican consultant and redistricting expert Matt Rexroad, argue the new districts are political weapons rather than fair representations.

High-stakes redistricting battles unfold in Texas and California as Republicans and Democrats push new congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

One of the pieces of legislation involved in the process, AB 604, states that the detailed maps have been prepared by the Assembly Committee on Elections and the Senate Committee on Elections. But neither leader of the committees would confirm Tuesday that those committees are drawing the maps.

Huntington Beach and Long Beach under the same district. Rep. Young Kim versus Rep. Ken Calvert. A look at these possible changes, and more.

The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, with governors of both parties threatening to initiate similar efforts in other states.

Texas Democrats ended their walkout and returned as Republicans advance a redistricting plan that would likely create five new GOP congressional seats.