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Trump-backed mapmaking failed to give Republicans an edge
Republicans' Trump-backed redistricting push failed to deliver the expected midterm advantage. They lost most Democratic-held seats targeted for flips, surrendered others they expected to keep, and were swept from power amid anger over Trump, the economy and war with Iran.
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