# Why Voting Rights Still Matter in 2026

> Voting rights battles intensify as Supreme Court decision reshapes election maps.
- Title: Why Voting Rights Still Matter in 2026 · Mother Jones
- Summary: Voting rights battles intensify as Supreme Court decision reshapes election maps. Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling eliminated majority-Black…
- Keywords: voting rights, supreme court, redistricting, midterm elections, louisiana v callais, black voters, sen adam schiff, black voters matter, heritage foundation, Voting, Rights, Still
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/midterm-elections-free-fair-gerrymandering-voting-rights
- Author: Reveal
- Published: 2026-10-24T03:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: voting rights, supreme court, redistricting, midterm elections, louisiana v callais, black voters, sen adam schiff, black voters matter, heritage foundation
## Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court's April ruling in Louisiana v. Callais eliminated majority-Black districts nationwide.
## Redistricting Fight
Republicans have pushed to redraw maps for electoral advantage since Trump urged red states to do so.
## Election Threats
Trump's proposed voting restrictions and false claims of widespread voter fraud raise concerns about election integrity.

> Do I worry about this? Damn right I do
## Key takeaway

Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling eliminated majority-Black districts nationwide, sparking redistricting fights ahead of 2026 midterms.