Texas to Redraw Congressional Maps Amid Political Pressure
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Texas is set to redraw its congressional maps during a special legislative session starting July 21, prompted by federal concerns over racial gerrymandering and pressure from the White House to protect the Republican majority in the 2026 midterms, amid broader debates over voting rights and recent local gerrymandering efforts.
- Texas Plans Mid-Decade Redistricting After Pressure from White House Democracy Docket
- Abbott Asks Lawmakers to Redraw Texas’ Congressional Maps in Special Session The New York Times
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage CNN
- Texas to consider redrawing congressional maps during special legislative session NBC News
- House Democrats, California leaders weigh tit-for-tat redistricting if Texas Republicans redraw maps The Texas Tribune
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