Texas Redistricting: GOP Gains and Democratic Strategies
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Texas Republicans are redrawing congressional districts to favor GOP candidates by increasing Hispanic voter majorities in key districts, betting that Latino support for Republicans will continue into 2026 despite recent shifts and Trump's unique appeal to Latino voters. The strategy hinges on maintaining margins in districts where Trump performed strongly, but Democrats are countering with economic messaging and efforts to court Latino voters, making the future electoral landscape in Texas highly competitive.
- In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist The Texas Tribune
- Will Texas be as 'gerrymandered' as California? Fox News
- Texas House panel passes new redistricting map that adds more GOP seats CBS News
- Eric Holder on Why He Reversed Course on Gerrymandering The New York Times
- Democrats contemplate walkout in Texas The Hill
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