The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Texas Republican-backed redistricting map, giving the party a more favorable political landscape in the Lone Star State and a victory for President Donald Trump, who supported the plan.

Political analysts are divided over whether the broader redistricting fight is breaking decisively toward Republicans or if it ignited a much larger redistricting war that could bite Republicans back. Some argue the GOP holds the upper hand, while others say Democrats are closing the gap, and some caution that too much remains uncertain to forecast the final impact.

Why It Matters

With the Supreme Court’s ruling, Texas voters will use the new map in next year’s elections. The decision could make it easier for Republicans to win five districts; however, the seats are

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