Episode

The GOP Power Grab Is Running Into Unexpected Resistance

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Defending Democracy with Marc Elias
Published
May 27, 2026
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1158
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Summary

After the Callais decision, many Republican states rushed to push through gerrymandered maps. While some of these redistricting efforts resulted in wins for the GOP, two states resisted—and the fight is still on. In this video, Marc Elias breaks down the most recent developments in the gerrymandering war and what that means for representation across the South.