Redistricting after 2026 battle forces incumbents into new electoral maps

The president's initiative to overhaul district lines has triggered a nationwide scramble among sitting members of Congress. In several states, Democratic lawmakers now face districts that lean Republican, while some Republican representatives find themselves in areas with a Democratic tilt. The changes stem from maps passed by state legislatures, approved by voters, or imposed by courts. A number of incumbents are opting to retire or relocate rather than contest seats under the new configurations.