Texas GOP Advances Redistricting as Democrats Return
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Texas Republicans are redrawing congressional districts to potentially increase their seats from 25 to 30 out of 38, using gerrymandering strategies like packing and cracking, amid a partisan battle that has led to Democratic lawmakers fleeing the state. The new maps favor Republicans by consolidating Democratic voters and diluting minority voting strength, with implications for the 2026 midterms and national politics.
- Texas Republicans’ redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold. The Texas Tribune
- Texas Democrats return to the state as GOP pushes ahead with redistricting CNN
- With Texas Dems back, Trump urges Legislature: ‘Pass this Map, ASAP’ Fox News
- Texas Democrats End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass The New York Times
- Democrats return to Texas, clearing way for GOP to draw new map The Washington Post
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