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Here's what the redrawn Texas congressional district map could look like

Dozens of Democratic state legislators fled Texas over the weekend, denying a quorum on Monday to Republicans hoping to vote on a new congressional map that heavily favors the GOP even more than its current districts.

USA TODAY on MSN · 25m

Trump says Republicans are 'entitled' to more congressional seats in Texas

President Donald Trump defended Republican efforts to redraw Texas' congressional maps that would add five GOP seats, saying Democratic-leaning states have also used gerrymandering to tilt the scales in their party's favor.

The Associated Press on MSN · 12h

Texas Democrats prevent vote, for now, on Trump-backed congressional map

The Republican-dominated House quickly issued civil arrest warrants for absent Democrats and Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state troopers to help find and arrest them.

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JD Vance called California’s congressional map ‘outrageous.’ It’s not an outlier

Texas Republicans, at President Donald Trump’s urging, are preparing to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that could flip up to five seats to the GOP in 2026. Trump hopes to boost ...

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Rising Democratic star leads Texas exodus over voting maps dispute

T exas Democrats fled their state to block Republicans from redrawing congressional district maps, with State Rep. James ...

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Texas Governor Abbott threatened Democrats who fled state over redrawn voting maps. In Boston, they got a standing ovation.

Speaking at a closed-door luncheon in Boston Monday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker lauded Texas Democrats for their efforts ...

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'We are at war.' Texas redistricting plan sparks wider fight over Congress, Trump legacy

The Trump-inspired plan aimed at redrawing Texas' congressional maps has thrust the nation into a gerrymander war with ...

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Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play

The rivalry tugging at the nation’s political balance is playing out in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Texas GOP Map Could Weaken Black, Latino Voting Power in 2026

Texas Democrats on Monday prevented — for now — the chamber from continuing with a congressional map that would aggressively ...

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El Paso urging Texas to keep Fort Bliss, airport in US Rep. Veronica Escobar’s district

The El Paso City Council is poised to pass a resolution opposing proposed changes to Congressional District 16 during a ...

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How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US

The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across the country.

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