California can use new map for midterms despite last-ditch bid by Trump admin

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM

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The Supreme Court has allowed California to use its new, voter-approved congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections. This decision rejects a last-minute appeal from California Republicans and the Trump administration, who argued the map improperly considered race. The court's order, issued without explanation, allows districts designed to potentially flip up to five Republican-held seats to remain in place. This decision follows a similar ruling allowing Texas to use its Republican-friendly map, despite claims of racial discrimination. The California map is part of a broader redistricting battle across the country, with control of Congress at stake in the midterms.

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