A leading Maryland Democrat is resisting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ push to redraw the state’s congressional map, exposing a rift over mid-cycle redistricting.

By Joseph Ax Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that Republican-led states redraw their congressional maps to help his party retain control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections has triggered a national battle over redistricting.

Progressives widen 2026 House battlefield, adding GOP‑held districts as they chase a broader path to reclaiming the majority.

Virginia Democrats fast-track new congressional map that could flip four GOP seats, potentially deciding House control in November elections.

Virginia Democrats passed a proposed congressional map through the General Assembly on Friday, as the state’s redistricting battle moved to the Supreme Court of Virginia.

The new map was designed for the GOP to pick up five Democratic-held House seats.