How Republicans held the House: It's the gerrymander, stupid
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How Republicans held the House: It's the gerrymander, stupid

Salon  

Republicans have held the House of Representatives by an extraordinarily small margin. As it happens, three seats is exactly the number that Republicans engineered in their favor this cycle in North Carolina, as the result of an extreme gerrymander gifted to them by that state’s Republican-controlled Supreme Court. But Republicans gained three U.S. House seats here before a single vote was cast, thanks to gerrymandering and a partisan Republican court. That map wasn’t just an extreme partisan gerrymander, but one more carefully crafted to favor Republicans than 99.9999 percent of all possible maps in North Carolina. As part of the GOP’s REDMAP operation, Republicans targeted just over 100 state legislative seats that year in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and elsewhere.

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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Trump’s party full control of Washington
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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Trump’s party full control of Washington

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, …

Republicans secure 218 seats, take House majority
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Republicans secure 218 seats, take House majority

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. When Trump was elected president in 2016, Republicans also swept Congress, but he still encountered Republican leaders resistant to his policy ideas, as well as a Supreme Court with a liberal majority. …

Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories
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Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump’s Republican Party clears the threshold of 218 seats, achieving majorities in both Congress chambers. In the November 5 general elections, Republican leader and former President Donald Trump also won the White House by a commanding margin, campaigning on an “America First” platform. “We stand united, determined, and ready to deliver the America First Agenda,” House Speaker Mike Johnson …

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. The incoming president has promised to …

Republicans keep majority in House of Representatives
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Republicans keep majority in House of Representatives

Daily Mail  

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Republicans win House majority after victories in California, Arizona
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Republicans win House majority after victories in California, Arizona

LA Times  

Republicans on Wednesday won enough seats to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, with races in California and Arizona being the final two victories that gave the GOP a 218-member majority. With the House, conservatives have secured their party’s sweep into power alongside President-elect Donald Trump — Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats. But he …

Republicans make major gains in control of state governments
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Republicans make major gains in control of state governments

Raw Story  

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Before the election results began rolling in, Kansas Gov. House Minority Leader Matt Hall said in a statement that his party’s victory showed Michiganders “want leaders who put them first, uphold the rule of law, and advocate for accountability at every level of government.” Republicans also are poised to enjoy more influence in Minnesota, where preliminary …

US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress
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US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress

Al Jazeera  

Republicans inch towards winning the House after securing a Senate majority in a boost to Trump’s legislative agenda. The Republicans are only two seats away from a majority in the United States House of Representatives as they aim to secure sweeping power in Congress to strengthen Donald Trump’s hand in the White House. Here is a recent history of House …

House control in sight for Republicans, paving way for Trump’s agenda
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House control in sight for Republicans, paving way for Trump’s agenda

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Republicans moved closer this weekend to securing control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a potential advantage for President-elect Donald Trump as he prepares to enter the White House in January. According to Reuters, a Saturday night projection indicated that Rep. Jeff Hurd had enough votes to maintain GOP control of Colorado’s 3rd congressional district. Meanwhile, Republicans only need five …

Republicans just six seats away from clinching control of US House
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Republicans just six seats away from clinching control of US House

India Today  

Republicans on Saturday appeared close to clinching control of the US House of Representatives, a critical element for President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January. With votes still being counted from the November 5 general election, Republicans had won 212 seats in the 435-member House, according to Edison Research, which projected …

The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling
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The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix congressional district by nearly 30 points. “But the last two elections, I just said, ‘I can’t do that.’” Still, he said, “I can’t say that I’m hearing a lot from Democrats, either.” Schweikert’s fate in Arizona, and that of the GOP’s House majority, will come down …

Analysis: What makes a fair election? Recent redistricting the most politically balanced in years
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Analysis: What makes a fair election? Recent redistricting the most politically balanced in years

Associated Press  

Democrats have for years bemoaned partisan redistricting plans that helped Republicans win far more congressional seats than expected. Illinois’ congressional districts had the largest partisan slant nationally, helping Democrats win three more seats than expected based on their percentage of votes, according to the AP’s analysis. In each of the two most recent midterm elections, the AP’s analysis identified 15 …

North Carolina gerrymander ruling gives electoral gift to GOP in Congress
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North Carolina gerrymander ruling gives electoral gift to GOP in Congress

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina redistricting ruling has set up a possible electoral windfall for congressional Republicans in preserving their U.S. House majority next year, declaring that judges should stay out of scrutinizing seat boundaries for partisan advantage. “The Republicans don’t have a blank check, but there’s a lot in the bank account.” While North Carolina Republicans don’t have …

S. Carolina House overwhelmingly approves new district maps
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S. Carolina House overwhelmingly approves new district maps

Associated Press  

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Gerrymandering surges as states redraw maps for House seats
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Gerrymandering surges as states redraw maps for House seats

Associated Press  

North Carolina Republicans are well positioned to pick up at least two House seats in next year’s election — but it’s not because the state is getting redder. “Between the loss of Section 5 and the marked free-for-all on partisan gerrymandering in the federal courts, it’s much more challenging,” said Allison Riggs, chief counsel for voting rights at the Southern …

Republicans retain power in states despite Democratic push
4 years, 1 month ago

Republicans retain power in states despite Democratic push

Associated Press  

— After a costly and intense political battle for control of state capitols, the composition of state legislatures and governors’ offices will look a lot like it did before Tuesday’s elections. “This was a status quo election.” Heading into Tuesday, Republicans had full control of 29 state legislatures compared to 19 for Democrats. The result is that Republicans will fully …

With Focus On Redistricting, Democrats Place New Emphasis On Statehouses
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With Focus On Redistricting, Democrats Place New Emphasis On Statehouses

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With Focus On Redistricting, Democrats Place New Emphasis On Statehouses Enlarge this image toggle caption Gerry Broome/AP Gerry Broome/AP Ten years ago, Republicans flipped 20 state legislative chambers, seizing control of district mapmaking in many states after the decennial census. "The Democrats have finally awoken that there is a thing called state legislatures out there in the country," said Austin …

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