# Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge but failed

https://mins.news/en/item/129677

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-04 21:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4sGK47L

> Republicans tried to gain an advantage by redrawing congressional districts, but the plan did not work in the midterm elections.

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