Court blocks Alabama electoral map for discriminating against African-American voters The judges concluded that the Republican map discriminated against certain voters and violated the Constitution
Congressman in California leaves Republican Party to become independent ahead of midterms The legislator's departure reduces the party's advantage in the House. After the change, the balance of power is 217 Republicans, 214 Democrats
Supreme Court authorizes new California congressional districts The judges authorized the congressional districts, approved in the November 2025 election; they can be used in this year's election process
California 2025: Proposition 50 passed in special election California voters approved Proposition 50 in the November 4 special election to redraw the state's congressional districts in 2026
