House Republicans are advancing a mid-decade redistricting effort aimed at gaining between 12 and 15 additional congressional seats ahead of the 2026 elections. The plan targets key states including Texas, where Republicans seek to add five seats; Florida, with an estimated three to five seats; Ohio, two to three seats; Missouri, one seat; and Indiana, one seat. This push follows similar efforts in Texas and Missouri, where GOP-led redistricting plans have raised concerns about the potential elimination of Democrat-held, Black-majority districts, notably in Missouri. Critics warn that if Democratic-led states respond with their own redistricting measures, up to 40% of Americans could face diminished congressional representation. Commentators emphasize that redrawing maps alone may not suffice, urging Democratic leaders to adopt more strategic responses to counter the GOP's redistricting agenda.