(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to redraw their congressional maps has sparked a gerrymandering frenzy across the country that's spreading to both parties ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The fight has become a full-blown national battle over who controls Congress next year.

In Virginia, Democrats recently unveiled a proposal that would allow the state to reopen its congressional maps mid-decade if other states do the same.

The move follows Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s decision to call a special legislative session to redraw his state’s map after a week of pressure from Trump.

"There are many in our state that want to do it. We're at a point where we're going to discuss it publicly," Braun said. "Their own party has gerrymandered in so many place

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