Trump Eyes GOP Gains Through Texas Redistricting
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Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
In an effort to protect Republicans’ House seats in the 2026 midterms, Donald Trump’s White House is aggressively pushing for redistricting in Texas that would allow the GOP to pick up five additional seats in the state.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) voices concern over the redistricting in Texas. "I need people of color to understand that the scheme of the Republicans has consistently been to make sure that they mute our voices,
Crockett said Republicans, backed by Trump, are "blatantly" trying to "dilute minority voices" with the redrawing of its congressional map.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNAs Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the pastSpurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost Republicans — but some GOP incumbents are uneasy.
If Texas gerrymanders its House seats to boost Republicans, Newsom threatens to do the same for Democrats. But it's not in the governor's power after voters created a nonpartisan commission.