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Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Congressional Maps

That outcome maintains a GOP advantage in six of eight districts despite Democrats’ push for more competitive lines.

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Overview

  • On June 26, 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to hear Democrats’ challenge to the state’s congressional district boundaries.
  • The ruling keeps the maps drawn under Gov. Tony Evers intact for the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Republicans hold six of eight U.S. House seats under the current arrangement, with only two districts viewed as competitive.
  • Democrats initiated the lawsuit after the court ordered new state legislative maps in December 2023, arguing federal lines also violate equal representation principles.
  • Business owner Rebecca Cooke, who nearly defeated Rep. Derrick Van Orden in 2024, has announced a 2026 rematch in one of the state’s swing districts.