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If the Court sides against race-based districting, it could lead to a dramatic surge in Republican gains, with estimates suggesting a loss of 15 to 35 Democratic seats, especially in the South and Midwest — states like Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. When combined with ongoing redistricting efforts in states like Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio, the total Republican pickup could exceed 40 seats, a partisan realignment of historical significance.