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Redistricting gives Republicans an edge, but affordability will decide the midterms

If Republicans deliver affordability, security and economic opportunity, they can build a lasting coalition

By Mehek Cooke Fox News

Published August 19, 2026 9:00am EDT

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Republicans may be winning the redistricting war while losing the voters they need to build a lasting majority. The latest Fox News Power Rankings reveal a serious warning for Republicans. The new maps favor the GOP, but the political environment favors Democrats. The GOP could gain a dozen seats, including up to nine in Florida and Texas, due to redistricting. However, House Democrats expanded their midterm target list to 58 Republican-held districts, adding 12 seats in territory President Donald Trump carried. While expanded targets do not guarantee Democratic victories, they signal that Democrats see an opening among dissatisfied voters.

Republicans must confront this challenge before the November midterms, but they must also recognize the opportunity to strengthen the party for future........

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