National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chair Richard Hudson refused to support President Donald Trump’s gerrymandering strategy on Wednesday, following its failure in Virginia. The move backfired, potentially benefiting Democrats by allowing them to gain three to four additional seats in the November midterm elections.
Virginians voted on Tuesday to redraw the state’s congressional district map, a decision that could shift the balance of power in the upcoming elections. The success of the measure may also counterbalance Republican-led gerrymandering efforts in conservative states, prompting criticism from MAGA-aligned groups.
When asked whether he believed the mid-decade redistricting effort was justified, Hudson responded,
“Not for me to decide that, wasn’t my decision.”The remarks were reported by Punchbowl News.
Hudson appeared reluctant to claim responsibility for the GOP’s political gamble. The North Carolina lawmaker expressed hope that Virginia’s Supreme Court would intervene in a lawsuit against the new redistricting measure, where the NRCC is a plaintiff.
“This close margin reinforces that Virginia is a purple state that shouldn’t be represented by a severe partisan gerrymander. That’s exactly why the courts, who have already ruled twice to block this egregious power grab, should uphold Virginia law.”
Five Republican-led states—Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, and Utah—have already moved to redraw their congressional maps at Trump’s urging. The changes could potentially secure up to nine additional seats for the Republican Party.
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