Republicans build the wall against a blue wave

Published May 12, 2026 7:00am ET



Before they fight for next year’s congressional majorities, Democrats and Republicans are duking it out over congressional maps in the states they control throughout the country, as seen most recently in Virginia’s emotional roller coaster

Democrats are hoping for a blue wave, while Republicans are looking to just retain control of the House and the Senate.

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