Redistricting ‘levels the playing field’ for Republicans ‘long term’: Sarah Bedford

Published April 30, 2026 10:56am ET | Updated April 30, 2026 10:56am ET



Washington Examiner investigations editor Sarah Bedford said that while Republicans might not have enough time to redistrict ahead of the midterm elections, it will “level the playing field” for the GOP “long term.”

Bedford’s remarks come after the Supreme Court struck down race-based redistricting in Louisiana, ruling in a 6-3 decision that the second black-majority congressional district was created in violation of the Constitution.

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