US Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use New Congressional Map for 2026 Elections

The US Supreme Court has approved Texas’s revised congressional map, allowing the state to proceed with district boundaries that could create up to five additional Republican-leaning seats in the 2026 elections. The 6–3 decision overturns a lower court ruling that previously blocked the map on grounds of potential racial gerrymandering.
The Court stated that the lower court had overstepped by intervening during an active election cycle, disrupting the balance between state and federal election oversight. Critics argued that the new map strengthens partisan advantages and may place minority voters into districts based on race, raising constitutional concerns.
The ruling comes amid broader national disputes over redistricting, with several states pursuing new maps to secure political gains. The decision is expected to significantly shape the battle for control of the US House, where even small shifts in congressional seats could determine the majority.