House Seats

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• Republicans are aggressively pursuing extra House seats through redistricting efforts, but the strategy could backfire significantly. • The push risks energizing Democrats and alienating key new voters, potentially leading to net losses rather than gains. • This matters amid midterm battles, as it could undermine GOP control of the House despite favorable maps in some states.