Republicans started an unnecessary mid-decade redistricting war because they thought they could get away with it. Instead, voters and lawmakers across the country are pushing back — and they can’t handle it. They are turning to the courts to block voter-led ballot initiatives, stall reforms, and revive extreme legal theories to protect their gerrymandered maps.In this episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down how Republicans are trying to cheat their way to victory in the 2026 midterms and give an update on the latest redistricting news across the country in states like Virginia, Maryland, Utah, and beyond.

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