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Republicans see shrinking boost from redistricting

House Republicans are quietly scaling back hopes for the 10-seat boost they sought from redistricting nationwide, amid a souring political climate and polls showing a collapse in GOP support among Latino voters in Texas and Florida . Why it matters: On their down days, Republicans privately worry that the great redistricting war of 2026 will net them…

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