With the 2026 elections looming, numerous states are taking steps to reshape congressional districts in hopes of securing political advantages. Missouri is the latest to adopt a redrawn map, enhancing the Republican Party's chances in most districts. Texas and California also illustrate the partisan tug-of-war; while Texas adopted a map to strengthen Republican representation, California's Democrats are pushing back with their own reforms that must pass a voter referendum. The Supreme Court's stance against federal restrictions on gerrymandering fuels this wave of political restructuring, highlighting the stakes of these decisions in an already charged electoral environment. In response, Indiana and other states are contemplating their own redistricting sessions, indicating a nationwide trend towards revising boundary lines for political gain as party alignments shift leading up to critical elections.