Texas Redistricting Sparks Political Battle Over Congressional Seats
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A Texas House panel has approved a new congressional map aimed at making five Democratic seats more favorable to Republicans, part of a broader strategy to help the GOP maintain control of the US House in the 2026 midterms. The map, which is set for a full House vote, faces opposition from Democrats who argue it suppresses voters of color and is unconstitutional, with plans for legal challenges. The redistricting effort is part of a larger national trend among Republicans and Democrats exploring similar strategies to influence upcoming elections.
- Texas panel advances redrawn congressional map that could take 5 Democratic seats CNN
- Texas Pushes Redistricting Into an Era of ‘Maximum Warfare’ The New York Times
- GOP success with new Texas House map could hinge on Latino voters: ANALYSIS ABC News
- Blue-state Democrats face hurdles countering Texas GOP’s new election map The Washington Post
- Limited options for Democrats to retaliate if Texas Republicans redraw congressional map AP News
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