How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races
Summary
The US Supreme Court's recent decision has intensified partisan gerrymandering, leading to fewer competitive US House races and diminishing voter influence ahead of the midterm elections.
Key Points
- The number of competitive US House districts is at a historic low with only 32 competitive seats out of 435.
- The Supreme Court ruling has removed protections for majority racial minority districts, enabling more aggressive partisan gerrymandering.
- Most House races are non-competitive, with over 85 percent classified as solidly Republican or Democrat.
- Intensified gerrymandering and political polarization have led to more extreme candidates and less productive Congress over time.
