From Rolling Stone · Nikki McCann Ramirez · · 40s
GOP's Midterm Map Rigging Backfires
Republicans' attempt to gerrymander midterms failed, costing them seats across key states.
In brief
Republicans' attempt to gerrymander midterms failed, costing them seats across key states. Republicans lost 11 of 15 redistricted seats in midterms after gerrymandering efforts backfired. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Trump demands Texas redistricting
President demanded Texas redraw congressional map to create five new Republican-controlled seats.
Republicans target Black lawmakers
Republicans targeted districts of Black lawmakers in Louisiana, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida.
Democrats win targeted seats
Democrats kept 11 of 15 redistricted seats including four targeted in Texas.
Civil rights leaders' warning
Rep. Cleo Fields warned against giving up voting after GOP redistricting efforts.
“we cannot let that discourage us about voting, because if we do that, what does that say to john lewis”
The bottom line
Republicans lost 11 of 15 redistricted seats in midterms after gerrymandering efforts backfired.
