Redistricting battle now turns to Florida and the courts
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🗓️ 24 April 2026
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The latest news in the redistricting arms race between Republicans and Democrats saw voters narrowly approve a new map in Virginia that could advantage the Dems by up to four new seats. Although there’s an injunction on that election, if it is certified, that would bring the total number of states with new district maps heading into the midterms up to seven. But Republicans may have more cards to play with a several seat advantage possible in Trump’s home state of Florida. Stepping back, could the midterm results end up being a referendum on tactics rather than politics? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey joins The Excerpt to share his insights.
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| 0:27.5 | just in the race. You're built to win it. The latest news in the redistricting arms race between |
| 0:37.2 | Republicans and Democrats saw voters narrowly approve a new map in Virginia that could advantage the dims by up to four new seats. |
| 0:45.3 | Although there's an injunction on that election, if it is certified, that would bring the total number of states with new district maps heading into the midterms up to seven. |
| 0:55.1 | But Republicans may have more cards to play with the several-seated banage possible in Trump's |
| 1:01.2 | home state of Florida. Stepping back, could the midterm results end up being a referendum on |
| 1:07.7 | tactics rather than politics? Hello and welcome to USA Today's The Excerpt. |
| 1:12.9 | I'm Dana Taylor. |
| 1:14.1 | Today is Friday, April 24, 2026. |
| 1:17.5 | Join me now to discuss what comes next |
| 1:20.1 | in this national redistricting battle for the House |
| 1:23.7 | as USA Today Chief Political Correspondent, |
| 1:26.7 | Philip and Bailey. Philip, it's always great to speak with you. |
| 1:29.3 | And how are you? |
| 1:31.3 | I'm great. Thank you. |
| 1:33.3 | Philip, we talked about the role redistricting was playing in state elections last November, |
| 1:39.3 | but I think it's worth revisiting now following Virginia Democrat's successful bid |
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