Democrats struggle with independent commissions as they seek to counter Republican redistricting efforts.

The U.S. redraws its congressional map every ten years based on Census data, involving two steps: Apportionment, where seats are allocated to states based on population, and Redistricting, where states redraw district boundaries, often leading to gerrymandering. Independent commissions in some states aim to limit political influence, but this process can spark legal challenges and debates. The map's impact on political power is significant, as seen in Texas, where the redistricting process could alter U.S. House elections.