The battle over congressional maps is intensifying across the country as lawmakers race to reshape political boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with control of the House of Representatives hanging in the balance. Redistricting, once a once-a-decade process tied to the census, has become a high-stakes and increasingly frequent political maneuver. Both Democrats and Republicans are seeking to redraw district lines in ways that could maximize their chances of gaining seats — and power — in Washington. "Why do they have to rig these maps, which is ultimately what both sides are doing, to ensure victory?" questioned Josh Rultenberg, co-author of a new book on gerrymandering, "Draw the Line in Ohio." MORE: bit.ly/4eYldre Stay up to date with our social media: KMPH on Facebook: facebook.com/KMPHFOX26 KMPH on Twitter / X : twitter.com/KMPHFOX26 KMPH on Instagram: instagram.com/kmphfox26 Subscribe to KMPH on YouTube: youtub...