As Republicans move to redraw legislative maps in red states to pad their narrow House majority in Washington, some Democrats are rethinking their embrace of a nonpartisan approach to line-drawing ...

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Texas House lawmakers will discuss a new proposed congressional map that aims to give Republicans an advantage to pick up ...

Here’s a rundown of the states that could redraw their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Chicago’s proposed transit overhaul leaves key problems intact, critics warn—jeopardizing integration, equity and oversight of multibillion-dollar projects.

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Wildfire smoke drifting across the Great Lakes has caused air quality to plunge to hazardous levels in several states, ...

Texas Republicans are planning to redraw their congressional districts this year, five years ahead of schedule. As with most ...