Trump administration seeks election-rule changes ahead of midterm elections
The Donald Trump administration is pursuing changes to election rules and district maps ahead of the midterm elections. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Republicans from redrawing Missouri’s map to their advantage, while the party has reshaped districts in other states.
The Donald Trump administration is seeking changes to election rules and district boundaries ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped Republicans from redrawing Missouri’s electoral map to benefit the party. Republicans have nevertheless reshaped districts in several other states.
District maps changed in other states
The Missouri ruling limited one effort to use redistricting for partisan advantage. The source does not identify the other states where district boundaries were changed.
White House targets voting procedures
The White House also sought to purge voter rolls and restrict mail-in voting. The source does not specify which states or procedures the initiatives concern.
What we know
- Republicans have reshaped district maps in several states despite the Supreme Court blocking the Missouri redraw.
- The court issued its decision on Friday.
- The White House sought to purge voter rolls.
- The administration also sought limits on mail-in voting.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Le Monde International.
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