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Redistricting Arms Race: How Charlie Kirk’s Death Is Fueling GOP Resolve
Redistricting in 2025 has become an arms race, with Republicans pressing mid-decade redraws to secure House control and Democrats scrambling to respond where they can. But after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the battle has taken on new urgency. For conservatives, his death is a rallying cry—fueling demands for “maximalist” maps in states like Indiana, Texas, and Missouri to honor his legacy and ensure Republicans cannot be silenced at the ballot box.