The Status of the CBC
This tracker monitors state-level redistricting efforts—including mid-decade changes before and after the Callais decision—and their impact on Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members of the 119th Congress. It also tracks 2026 midterm election results and potential changes in CBC membership.
Note: Whether the new Black members will join the CBC is yet to be determined.
For more information on the Callais decision, read our explainer here.
Last updated: November 10, 2026
119th Congress
The 58 members of the Congressional Black Caucus who served in the 119th Congress, before the 2026 midterm elections.
Redrawn Seats
Nineteen members’ districts were redrawn through mid-decade redistricting or in the wake of Louisiana v. Callais. Nine were redrawn in a way that put that member and/or their seat at risk. The other 39 seats were not redrawn.
- Redrawn seat
- Not redrawn
Midterm Results
Forty-five members won their seats. Thirteen are not returning; in those seats, the departing member appears on the left in grayscale and their successor on the right. Six new seats were also won by Black candidates.
- Won or Black successor
- Non-Black successor
- Runoff in December
- New seat
Black Successors
Nine seats changed hands from departing Black members to newly elected Black candidates. Whether these new members will join the Congressional Black Caucus has not yet been determined.
- Black successor to departing Black member
New Seats
Six new seats were won by Black candidates. Whether they will join the CBC has not yet been determined.
- New seat won by a Black candidate
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New Seats
6 membersMembers by State
58 membersStatuses reflect the 2026 midterm results. Hover over or tap a card for details.