The New York Times cites IGS Co-Director Eric Schickler in interactive feature on how redistricting is reducing competitive House races ahead of the 2026 midterms

The New York Times cited IGS Co-Director and UC Berkeley political science professor Eric Schickler in an interactive data feature examining how nationwide redistricting battles are shrinking the number of competitive congressional districts ahead of the November 2026 midterms. Schickler characterized the trend as a self-reinforcing cycle, warning that eliminating competitive seats diminishes voter participation and weakens elected officials' incentives to respond to public dissatisfaction. The piece draws on presidential vote margin data across states including Florida, Texas, California, and North Carolina to illustrate how both parties have redrawn maps to consolidate safe seats at the expense of electoral competition. Click here to read the full article. (Note: This article may be behind a paywall.)