Redistricting looks like a Democratic win as key House seats hold

Redistricting battle spreads

Texas Republicans launched a mid-decade redistricting fight by backing a plan supported by President Donald Trump. The GOP-controlled legislature redrew congressional districts to make them more favorable to Republicans.

Other states joined the contest, redrawing maps before the midterm elections or acting after court rulings created an opportunity to do so. The reported results include both party holds and flips.

Democrats hold several seats

Democrats were projected to retain Florida’s 22nd District, Ohio’s 1st District and Texas’ 9th and 35th Districts. The projected winners were Pia Dandiya, Greg Landsman, Leticia Gutierrez and Jonny Garcia, respectively.

In California’s 3rd District, Rep. Ami Bera won a seat previously held by Republican-aligned independent Kevin Kiley. Kiley was projected to lose in the new 6th District.

Seats change party hands

Republicans flipped Tennessee’s 9th District, where Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson conceded to Brent Taylor. The seat opened after Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen announced his retirement. In Texas’ 32nd District, Jace Yarbrough was projected to win an open seat after Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson chose to leave Congress. California’s 41st District also shifted to Democrats, with Linda Sánchez projected to win the seat held by Republican Ken Calvert, who ran in another district.

Utah and Senate outlook

Former Rep. Ben McAdams was projected to win Utah’s 1st District, which had been redrawn to favor Democrats. The changes also led to shuffling and retirements among Utah incumbents.

The article says key Senate races will determine which party controls the chamber next year. It does not provide results for those races.