Supreme Court Allows New California Congressional Map That Favors Democrats

The ruling comes after the court in December upheld a new Texas congressional map that benefits Republicans.

The Supreme Court on Feb. 2, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 4 allowed California to use its newly redrawn congressional map that aims to give Democrats five extra seats in the upcoming midterm elections.

The decision in Tangipa v. Newsom came in an unsigned order. No justices dissented. The court did not explain its ruling.