Centrist Republicans say map wars backfired on GOP

Published April 22, 2026 5:28pm ET | Updated April 22, 2026 5:28pm ET



Centrist House Republicans warned Wednesday that the redistricting war between both parties had backfired on President Donald Trump and the GOP.

Democrats have claimed victory in the escalating map battle after voters approved new congressional lines in Virginia via referendum. The result shifts the state’s map, which has a 6-5 Democratic edge, to 10-1. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) argued the move was needed to respond to redistricting efforts undertaken by GOP states such as Texas.

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