Texas Redistricting Sparks Political Clash Amid Democratic Opposition
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Texas Democrats and opponents criticize the state's plan to redraw congressional districts during a special session, accusing Republicans of using the process as a power grab influenced by former President Trump's efforts to strengthen GOP control ahead of the midterms, with concerns over disenfranchisement of minority voters and partisan manipulation.
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- Texas Democrats escalate fight against Republican-led redistricting efforts with Pritzker, Newsom meetings ABC News
- As Texas plows ahead with new maps, governors grapple with the prospect of mid-decade redistricting NBC News
- Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps The Texas Tribune
- Newsom Ramps Up California Redistricting Threat as Texas Weighs New Republican Maps KQED
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