Who Won the Redistricting Wars?
Discover how recent political redistricting and newly drawn district maps impact electoral competition and community representation. Join political scientists Kathryn Pearson and Eric McGhee to analyze the outcomes.
The New District Maps: Electoral Competition, House Control, & Representation
Redistricting usually only happens every 10 years following the census, but prior to the 2026 midterm elections Democrats and, especially, Republicans maneuvered for advantage by redrawing legislative congressional districts in many states. Will these new district maps help Republicans hold onto their slim House majority in a challenging political environment, or could aggressive redistricting put some incumbents at greater risk? How might the new maps affect electoral competition and the representation of communities of color?
University of Minnesota political scientist Kathryn Pearson is joined by Eric McGhee, Senior Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California and one of the nation’s leading experts on redistricting to tackle these questions.
Cost: Free
