Trump-backed redistricting sought a midterm edge for Republicans. It didn't work
Summary
At President Donald Trump’s urging, Republicans in eight states redrew dozens of congressional districts to seek an advantage in the midterm elections. Republicans lost most Democratic-held seats they targeted, along with other seats they expected to keep, as a Democratic surge swept them out of power.Key Facts
- Republicans redrew congressional district boundaries in eight states over the past year.
- The redistricting affected dozens of congressional districts.
- Trump urged Republicans to redraw the districts as they sought to protect their slim House majority.
- Republicans lost most of the Democratic-held seats they had targeted to flip.
- Republicans also lost seats they had expected to retain.
- A Democratic surge swept Republicans out of power.
- The article cites voter dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran as factors in the Democratic surge.
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