Utah emerges as a pivotal battleground amid race to redraw congressional maps Judge gave Republican-led legislature a deadline for redistricting in a move that could favor Democrats The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2025
Texas redistricting: how new Republican maps will hurt Democrats Redrawn congressional maps pushed by Trump could secure five Republican seats ahead of next year’s midterms The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025
The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching. Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products. The Texas Tribune · Jul 21, 2025
A risky bet? Texas Republicans poised to redraw congressional map on Trump’s orders The move would probably weaken influence of the state’s fast-growing non-white population and backfire on the GOP The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2025
Trump’s blitz of anti-trans ads probably worked – but not for the reason you might think Republicans spent at least $215 million on attack ads about transgender rights. The question is, did it actually move voters? The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
The California town that could hold the key to control of the House in 2024 Delano is in the heart of a district won by Biden but held by a Republican. Will David Valadao’s vote to impeach Trump help him hang on? The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023
Could California decide control of Congress? A Democratic super PAC plans to spend $35 million in the state LOS ANGELES – Democrats consider California pivotal to the party's efforts to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, with a super PAC tied to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledging Tuesday to spend $35 million on competitive congressional races in the state. Los Angeles Times · Apr 11, 2023
‘It will absolutely come down to California’: Control of the House hinges on 10 state races LOS ANGELES — Days after ballots were cast in California’s midterm election, 10 of the congressional races deemed most at risk of flipping remained too close to call. Los Angeles Times · Nov 13, 2022
Republicans optimistic about their chances in California districts that gave Biden big victories LOS ANGELES — As the sun set behind rows of modest homes, Republican Matt Jacobs knocked on doors urging voters in Oxnard to ditch their incumbent Democratic congresswoman and pick him to improve their quality of life. Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022
Will Orange County return to its conservative roots and sidetrack Rep. Katie Porter's rise? Katie Porter had a lot to cover in a short speech, so she pared down her biography to just a few quintessential details. She is a single mom with three "lightly supervised" kids, a congresswoman whose love of oversight extends to her minivan vanity plate (OVRSITE), and a very big… Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022
Red tsunami watch: Strategists see re-emerging GOP dominance in midterms It's now very possible House Republicans win back the majority with more than 20 House seats. Axios · Oct 23, 2022
Henry Cuellar isn’t apologizing for being a moderate Cuellar’s status as one of the few remaining “moderate” Democrats may be helping his fundraising, as he took in almost $4.9 million as of the end of June, smashing his usual pace for previous years. The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2022
Trump's 2024 triumph In 24 states, Republicans are fielding 2020 presidential election deniers as November standard-bearers for statewide office. Axios · Sep 18, 2022
Will California’s Central Valley have a ‘red wave’ in November election? What analysts say Republican congressional candidates did better than expected last month in California’s Central Valley, the purple, 450-mile stretch down the middle of a deep blue state. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 9, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022 Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing WASHINGTON — Republicans seeking to win back the House see an opportunity for a symbolic victory in South Texas, where a June 14 special election to replace former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela has given the GOP its best chance to flip a House seat since the 2020 elections.
Roll Call · Apr 11, 2022 Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing Texas' Republican governor calling a special election in a district a Democrat won by 14 points in 2020 indicates the GOP sees an opportunity.