Coverage dated April 28, 2026 to May 1, 2026

Redistricting battle intensifies after Supreme Court ruling

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Here’s a look at how some states are responding to the ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

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Developments in this update

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Apr 30, 2026
GOP lawmakers call for redistricting after Supreme Court ruling
Headline from Roll Call ·
May 1, 2026Newest
Redistricting battle intensifies after Supreme Court ruling
Headline from WMUR ·

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NBC News
Supreme Court sharply limits use of race in redistricting in a win for Republicans (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 28, 2026
NBC News's feed description
The Supreme Court ruled for Republicans in a congressional redistricting case from Louisiana, ruling that a new map was a racial gerrymander even though it was drawn to comply with the Voting Rights Act.
Christian Science Monitor
Voting rights ruling amps up redistricting contests. Will states move before November? (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Apr 29, 2026
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
At least a dozen majority-minority districts, many in the South, could be redrawn. But states that might look to redistrict are facing imminent deadlines on the election calendar.
Roll Call
GOP lawmakers call for redistricting after Supreme Court ruling (opens Roll Call)
Published Apr 29, 2026
Roll Call's feed description
A Supreme Court decision Wednesday invalidating Louisiana’s congressional map and paring back the Voting Rights Act prompted some Republicans to call for redistricting in other states — even ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
NBC10 Philadelphia
What to know about redistricting after Supreme Court's ruling on Voting Rights Act (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 30, 2026
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national battle.
ABC 7 Chicago
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 30, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
The Voting Rights Act Supreme Court ruling striking down a Louisiana map amplified a national redistricting battle before the 2026 midterm elections.
Anchorage Daily News
Redistricting battle intensifies in several states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Apr 30, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle.
Seattle Times
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 1, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
A decision striking down a majority Black House district in Louisiana has amplified the national redistricting battle. Here
WMUR
Redistricting battle intensifies after Supreme Court ruling (opens WMUR)
Published May 1, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Here’s a look at how some states are responding to the ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

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