A recent Texas ruling has handed Republicans and former President Donald Trump a key advantage as they head into the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats, looking to regain ground, face limited strategies to counter the GOP’s expanding redistricting power.

Tennessee’s deep-red district faces an unexpected challenge from Democrat Aftyn Behn, putting the Republican majority in jeopardy. Campaign visits from Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez underscore the contest’s importance as both parties prepare for the 2026 midterms.