(The Center Square) — Republican candidates in redrawn congressional districts across the country have appeared to distance themselves from President Donald Trump in recent weeks.
Across the country, 10 states successfully implemented new congressional maps through both legislative action and judicial litigation. As many as 13 congressional districts that were redrawn are expected to favor Republican candidates.
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