Which states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats?

This week, GOP officials in several southern states began considering redrawing their congressional maps following a significant Supreme Court decision that weakened a part of the Voting Rights Act concerning majority-minority districts. The court invalidated a Louisiana map with two Democratic-leaning, majority-Black districts, prompting Louisiana to suspend its May 16 House primaries and urging lawmakers to create a new map. Alabama and Tennessee governors also called special legislative sessions to address redistricting. Republicans hope to gain more GOP-friendly districts for the 2026 midterms, but face challenges such as time constraints, legal hurdles, and a challenging political climate due to economic concerns and ongoing conflict with Iran. Some GOP activists are pushing for map changes in states like Georgia and South Carolina, but the process is complicated by upcoming elections and legal principles that prevent last-minute changes. QUESTION: How might the Supreme Court’s decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act impact future elections and voter representation in southern states?