The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced on May 27, 2026, the formation of a new anti-gerrymandering working group aimed at addressing electoral fairness during a period of mid-decade redistricting. Co-Chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) appointed Reps. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) and Ed Case (D-HI) to lead the task force, which will focus on mitigating extreme partisan gerrymandering.
Hurd stated, "Congressional representation should reflect the people and communities being served, not the political interests of whoever happens to be in power." He emphasized the need for standards that ensure fair representation regardless of party affiliation. The task force will consist of ten lawmakers from both parties, including Hurd, Case, Nick LaLota (R-NY), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Darren Soto (D-FL), Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), and Chuck Edwards (R-NC).
Case remarked, "Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around," highlighting the detrimental effects of hyperpartisan gerrymandering on democracy. The bipartisan coalition's formation follows recent congressional map redraws in states like Texas and California ahead of the 2026 elections, as both parties compete for control of the House.
Additionally, a Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has prompted redistricting efforts in several Southern states, including Tennessee and Alabama. However, federal judges recently blocked Alabama Republicans' attempt to implement a new congressional map that would have reduced the number of Democratic-leaning districts in the state, where Republicans currently hold five seats compared to two for Democrats.