What Redistricting Looks Like In Every State

On Oct. 22, Gov. Jim Justice signed West Virginia’s new congressional map into law. The map divides the state into northern and southern districts, both of which are strongly Republican. But because the state went from three congressional districts to two as a result of population loss in the 2020 census, Republicans are nevertheless losing a seat in the House from the Mountain State — meaning two of West Virginia’s Republican congressmen will have to run in the same district next year.

That district will be the northern 2nd District, and the two congressmen are Reps. David McKinley and Alex Mooney. Both have already announced they plan to run for reelection, setting the stage for a primary between an acolyte of former President Donald Trump (Mooney) and the more mild-mannered McKinley. Because 66 percent of the new 2nd District is currently part of McKinley’s district, he may start off with the advantage, but we won’t know for sure who wins until May 10, 2022.