A Utah district court judge has ruled that the state's Republican-controlled legislature must redraw congressional boundaries , declaring the current 2021 map unlawful, according to reporting from the Associated Press.

Why It Matters

This ruling could significantly impact the balance of power in Congress as Republicans prepare to defend their slim House majority in the 2026 midterms .

The decision creates uncertainty in what was considered a reliable four-seat Republican sweep, potentially affecting the broader national political landscape where Democrats need to gain just three seats to control the House.

What To Know

District Court Judge Dianna Gibson determined that lawmakers circumvented voter-approved safeguards designed to prevent partisan gerrymandering when they weak

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