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Texas goes back to future with controversial congressional redistricting
In 2001, the Texas legislature deadlocked on new congressional maps.
Why a walkout on GOP redistricting could be very risky for Texas Democrats
Actually derailing the redistricting effort, which was one of nearly 20 items added to the special session agenda by Gov.
Democrats must treat Texas as a Senate pickup opportunity in 2026
The window for Texas to directly strengthen Democrats’ national position might be opening sooner than expected.
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As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
President Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through “​​just ...
DNC chair to meet with Texas Democratic leaders ahead of GOP redistricting
The party is weighing its options for battling the GOP-led effort to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 ...
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Texas Plays Cynical Racial Gerrymandering Game to Save House Majority for Trump
Trump’s Justice Department gave political cover for Gov. Greg Abbott to mingle gerrymandering with disaster relief.
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Local politicos react to Texas' redistricting push — some see easy GOP gains, Dems cry foul
Some local Republicans think Texas' congressional districts were drawn competitively in 2021 and worry about districts flipping to Democrats. Others think boundaries were drawn too safely with ...
Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican’
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from “solid Republican” to “likely ...