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The possible overturning or restriction of race-based districts means Democrats will have to adapt to a different political reality: winning honest votes in competitive districts rather than relying on engineered safe zones. Both sides claim moral authority. Progressives warn that dismantling protections could undermine civil rights gains; conservatives argue that the effort to "color-blind" elections is overdue and constitutional.
A shift from protected to competitive districts may lead to more accountable, responsive representation but also increased electoral unpredictability. For Democrats, it’s a challenge to their current strategy — and perhaps their future viability — as the roadmap to power dramatically shifts.