The Right has a slim majority. But now is the time to make it much bigger.
And Republicans unveiled their secret plan to stack their Congressional majority.
Strategic Push for Congressional Redistricting
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a targeted effort to encourage several states to redraw their congressional maps to bolster Republican representation in the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Speaking to reporters, Trump highlighted Texas as a key state, stating, “Just a very simple redrawing, we pick up five seats. We have a couple of other states where we’ll pick up seats also.”
He later specified that five states could yield additional Republican seats, noting, “There’s about four [states other than Texas]. I’ll let you figure that one out, but we have about four of them. In three cases it’s one [seat], and in one case it’s two or three. And Texas would be 5.”
This initiative reflects Trump’s proactive approach to securing a stronger GOP foothold in Congress, leveraging redistricting to align with his administration’s priorities.
Texas and Beyond: Targeting Key States
Trump’s focus on Texas, where Republicans currently hold 25 of 38 House seats, involves urging Governor Greg Abbott to spearhead redistricting efforts during a summer legislative session.
The Department of Justice has reportedly supported this push, aiming to create more Republican-leaning districts to maintain GOP control post-2026.
While redistricting could flip some Democratic seats, it may also render certain Republican-held districts more competitive.
Beyond Texas, Ohio is among the states likely targeted, as it is legally required to redistrict before the midterms.
Trump’s strategy emphasizes precision, with the president stating, “We’re batting about 1,000, ultimately. We start off a little slow, and then we get a lot of hits,” signaling confidence in legal and political maneuvers to achieve favorable outcomes.
Countering Opposition and Legal Challenges
National Democratic leaders are mobilizing Texas Democrats to resist redistricting by staging a walkout, which could prevent the Texas House from achieving the 100-member quorum needed to pass legislation, given the Democrats’ 62-member coalition.
Trump addressed potential Democratic resistance in states like California, where redistricting might favor Democrats, declaring:
“We’ll fight them. You know, they’re so corrupt in California. You never know what’s going to happen, but we’ve done pretty well in the courts in California.”
