All articles tagged with #texas democrats
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Texas Tribune
For the first time in modern Texas history, Democrats are fielding a candidate in every state and federal race in 2026, a strategic move to boost turnout and challenge Republican dominance through a comprehensive recruitment campaign led by top Democratic groups and figures like Beto O’Rourke and Wendy Davis.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Texas Democrats' attempt to delay redistricting until Epstein files are released failed in the Republican-controlled legislature, as the effort was deemed unrelated to the redistricting process and was blocked by procedural moves. The Democrats aimed to pressure the Trump administration regarding Epstein's connections, but the move was unsuccessful.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Texas Democrats are protesting new surveillance protocols by refusing to sign 'permission slips' that would allow police to follow them out of the chamber, as part of a broader battle over redistricting and political control in the state. The move is a response to Republican efforts to redraw districts in favor of GOP interests, with Democrats challenging the process and facing increased monitoring and restrictions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Texas Democrats returned to the state House after a two-week walkout over a GOP redistricting plan, enabling the passage of a map that favors Republicans and sparking a broader national debate on redistricting and representation. The walkout was a protest against the map, which aims to add GOP seats, and the Democrats plan to challenge it in court while rallying support for their cause across the country.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Texas Democratic lawmakers ended their two-week absence, which blocked the passage of a Republican redistricting plan, after securing commitments from California Democrats and returning to build a legal case against the map, amidst ongoing political tensions and threats from Republicans.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Texas Democrats who fled the state to block a GOP-led redistricting plan are beginning to return, with some already back in Texas, after successfully denying a quorum and delaying the redistricting efforts that would favor Republicans in the 2026 elections. Their return follows a victory in the legislative process and a related redistricting move by California Democrats to counteract GOP advantages. GOP officials have threatened to arrest the lawmakers to ensure their attendance at the Capitol.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Beto O’Rourke's political group donated over $1 million to Texas Democrats during a special session to support their quorum break against Republican redistricting efforts, amid legal challenges and ongoing political disputes in Texas.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Texas Democrats who left the state to block redistricting efforts are participating in nationwide rallies to oppose changes supported by Trump, with California also redistricting to counteract Texas moves, and the Democrats engaging with various state leaders to influence the process.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
Former President Barack Obama criticized Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas as a 'systematic assault on democracy,' praising Texas Democrats for their resistance and emphasizing the importance of fair voting practices and maps to uphold democratic principles.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
Texas House Democrats plan to return to Austin after fleeing to Illinois to block a GOP-led redistricting plan, amid ongoing legal and political battles, while California and Illinois consider their own redistricting efforts to counteract Republican gains, highlighting national tensions over gerrymandering and voting rights.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Obama praised Texas Democrats for their stand against Republican-led redistricting efforts, emphasizing the importance of fair representation and voter choice, amid ongoing political battles and efforts in California to redraw House maps.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Texas Democratic lawmakers, who had fled to Illinois to block a Republican-backed redistricting map, plan to return to Texas after the special legislative session ends on Friday, with the fight over the map likely to continue in court. The map could significantly impact control of Congress, favoring Republicans, but Democrats are also waiting for a counterproposal from California. Once enough Democrats return, the Republican-led map is expected to be adopted, potentially altering congressional districts.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
Former President Barack Obama supported Texas Democrats in their fight against GOP-led redistricting efforts, praising their courage and emphasizing the importance of defending democracy and voting rights amid ongoing gerrymandering disputes, with support from other Democratic leaders and actions in California to counteract Texas maps.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Economist
A group of nearly 40 Texas Democratic lawmakers, including Christian Manuel, left Austin to protest legislative actions by staying in hotel rooms in Illinois, preparing for a symbolic defeat to oppose certain state policies.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested that a judge jail former Congressman Beto O’Rourke for allegedly violating an injunction related to fundraising and speech at a rally, amid ongoing political battles over Texas Democrats' walkout to oppose a new congressional map. Paxton's actions are part of broader Republican efforts to end the walkout and push back against Democratic strategies, including lawsuits and attempts to extradite lawmakers.