What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House map

The new congressional map that California voters approved marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026 midterm election. The unusual mid-decade redistricting fray began this summer when President Donald Trump urged Republican-led states to reshape their voting districts to try to help the GOP retain control of the House in next year's election. Democrats need to gain just three seats to win the chamber and impede Trump's agenda.