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US Midterms: The lines that shape America | Al Jazeera Explains

Before Americans vote in the 2026 midterms, the battle for Congress has already begun, on the map. From Texas to California, states have redrawn congressional districts in ways that could help one party gain seats without changing voters’ preferences. Al Jazeera explains how gerrymandering works, why electoral boundaries can amplify or weaken certain communities’ political influence, and what the courts can, and cannot, do about it. With a handful of seats potentially deciding control of the House, district shape has become a political battleground. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJS…