April 27, 2026

Supreme Court reinstates Texas redistricting plan favoring Republicans

The Supreme Court formally reinstated a Texas electoral map designed to favor Republicans, reversing a lower court's decision that blocked it due to potential racial discrimination.
This ruling is expected to help Republicans potentially flip up to five Democratic-held House seats in the upcoming elections.
Three justices dissented, highlighting ongoing divisions within the Court regarding redistricting and its implications for partisan control.