A push to reshape congressional voting districts, instigated by President Donald Trump , is sweeping across states as political parties vie for an edge in next year's elections.

Trump is hoping to buck historical trends of the president’s party losing seats in midterm elections. Republican state officials have responded to his call by redrawing House districts to give the GOP a better chance of winning more seats. Democrats have countered with their own gerrymandering efforts.

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Each House seat could be crucial because Democrats need to gain just three seats to take control of the chamber from Republicans and impede Trump's agenda.

The unusual mid-decade redistricting has resulted, so far, in nine more seats that

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