Republican Redistricting Push Falls Short as Democrats Win House

Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting push failed to deliver the House seats they sought, as Democrats won control of the chamber and gained ground in several states where maps had been redrawn to favor Republicans. Some races remained uncalled as results were reported Wednesday, November 4, leaving final district totals unsettled. In Texas, Republicans had redrawn the map to seek five additional seats. Results reported Wednesday showed Republicans winning 24 seats and Democrats 14, compared with the previous delegation of 24 Republicans, 13 Democrats and one vacancy. Democratic candidates Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez won reelection, and Democrat Bobby Pulido defeated Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz, according to one account. Florida Republicans redrew four districts to improve their party’s prospects. Democratic candidates won three of those targeted seats, while Rep. Darren Soto led in the fourth race, which remained unresolved in the reporting. Democrats Jared Moskowitz and Kathy Castor retained their seats, and Pia Dandiya won an open seat. The outcome left the fourth targeted district’s result pending. In Ohio, Democrats held seats targeted by the new map,...