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Attention is turning to how congressional district boundaries will be redrawn ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. Redistricting fights can determine control of the House, and both parties are expected to push for map changes in key states. Local outlets, including Missouri's Columbia Missourian, are covering how the process may affect voters and candidates.

Missouri official Hoskins is standing firm on his decision over the state's congressional redistricting map, while admitting one mistake: acting too early. In remarks carried by Missouri-based outlet Missourinet, he said the process itself remains defensible even though he wishes he had moved later. The comments come as the map fight continues to draw attention in the state.

Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas and Florida, pushed with the expectation of gaining congressional seats ahead of the midterm elections, may not deliver the advantages President Trump had hoped for. Reporting suggests the new maps could face legal challenges, voter backlash, or produce smaller gains than projected, raising doubts about whether the redrawn districts will strengthen the party's narrow House margin as planned.