2027–2028 United States redistricting
 States that have undergone mid-decade redistricting prior to the 2028 elections. Anticipated new map; Democratic gain expected Anticipated new map; Republican gain expected | |
| Date |
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|---|---|
| Location | |
| Cause | Partisan benefit in the 2028 United States House of Representatives elections, as well as state constitutional or court-mandated redistricting |
Voluntary redistricting
Court-ordered/mandatory redistricting
Redistricting challenge rejected by courts
Voluntary redistricting rejected
Beginning in May 2026, several U.S. states have considered redrawing their congressional districts ahead of the 2028 United States House of Representatives elections.
The redistricting began when the 2026 Louisiana v. Callais decision was released, which limited challenges to gerrymandered maps using the Voting Rights Act of 1965, triggering Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to call a special session to redraw its congressional maps. In response, Democratic leaders urged state leaders in New York to redraw their own congressional map, which requires constitutional amendments and a referendum held in 2027.
State redistricting efforts
[edit]Georgia
[edit]On May 13, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp called for a special session of the Georgia Legislature to draw the state's congressional map based on the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Louisiana v. Callais.[1] The new map is expected to dismantle at least one majority-minority district in the state that would allow Republicans to net gain at least 1 seat in the 2028 elections.[2]
New York
[edit]Initially, in 2026, multiple Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, began to push New York Governor Kathy Hochul to respond to redistricting in Texas and other Republican states by redrawing New York's congressional districts similar to California's process; however, the state's use of an Independent Redistricting Commission was the primary obstacle to achieving the goal in time for the 2026 elections.[3] To bypass the commission, the state house and state senate will vote on one of the two constitutional amendments proposed this year and then again after the 2026 elections, which would then allow the state to put the amendments on a referendum in 2027. If passed, it will take effect in time for the 2028 elections.[4]
Potential expansion
[edit]New Jersey
[edit]After the Louisiana v. Callais ruling was announced, Governor Mikie Sherill announced her openness to redrawing the state's congressional districts. However, noted that the process would not be easy and would require a constitutional referendum.[5] Senate president Nick Scutari also expressed interest in redrawing the map, however it is unknown whether Democrats have enough votes to go through with such proposal.[6]
Maryland
[edit]In 2026, Maryland attempted to redraw its congressional maps with both Governor Wes Moore and state Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk's support. Despite a proposed map dismantling the sole Republican district passing the state house, state senate leader Bill Ferguson opposed the passage of such map and refused to hold a vote.[7] However, after the Louisiana v. Callais ruling, Ferguson expressed interest in engaging in a discussion to redraw the congressional line before the 2028 elections.[8] Such a legislative session would likely involve a proposed constitutional amendment, which would then be proposed to voters as a ballot referendum.[9]
See also
[edit]- 2020 United States redistricting cycle
- 2025–2026 United States redistricting
- Democratic backsliding in the United States
- Gerrymandering in the United States
- Political polarization in the United States
- Redistricting in the United States
References
[edit]- ^ "Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw congressional map after Supreme Court ruling - CBS Atlanta". www.cbsnews.com. May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ "Georgia to draw new congressional maps for 2028". POLITICO. May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ City, Bobby Cuza New York. "Democrats face obstacles in changing New York's redistricting laws". ny1.com. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ "New York Democrats to introduce 2 redistricting amendments". POLITICO. May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ DiFilippo, Dana (May 1, 2026). "Gov. Sherrill eyes redistricting in NJ after controversial voting rights decision • New Jersey Monitor". New Jersey Monitor. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (May 13, 2026). "Senate President says New Jersey redistricting is on the table as red states redraw maps". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ Fortin, Jacey (April 14, 2026). "Democrats' Redistricting Effort in Maryland Runs Out of Time". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ "Maryland state senator calls for emergency special session to redraw congressional map - CBS Baltimore". www.cbsnews.com. May 28, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ^ https://marylandmatters.org/2026/05/22/ferguson-opens-the-door-to-redistricting-slightly-in-wake-of-supreme-court-ruling/
