Texas Democrats flee to block GOP redistricting efforts
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Texas House Democrats fled to Chicago to block a GOP-led redistricting effort aimed at favoring Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, citing concerns over racial gerrymandering and political manipulation, while Illinois Governor Pritzker supported their protest and criticized Texas Republicans.
Topics:nation#chicago-flight#gerrymandering#midterm-elections#politics#redistricting#texas-democrats
- Texas House Democrats flee to Chicago to deny GOP’s congressional redistricting effort Chicago Tribune
- Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on GOP-drawn congressional map CNN
- Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state The Texas Tribune
- Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump BBC
- Will Texas be as 'gerrymandered' as California? Fox News
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