Push to redraw districts to boost midterm chances carries risks for both parties

Published July 21, 2025

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 quotes Shawn Donahue in a story on how the push to redraw districts in several states, including Ohio and Texas, to boost midterm chances carries risks for both parties. “In the last three elections, the House of Representatives margin has been five seats or less, so five seats there and maybe two more seats in Ohio could definitely potentially make the difference in control of the House of Representatives if things are close,” Donahue said.

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