Texas, congressional map and GOP redistricting
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Texas Gov. Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.
Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas' seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats have 13 seats.
President Donald Trump pitched a key group of Texas Republicans Tuesday on his strategy for his party to hold onto power in the midterms: Redrawing those members’ districts to allow for even more GOP seats.
The party is weighing its options for battling the GOP-led effort to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick poses for photos with supporters during the first day of the Republican Party of Texas convention at George R. Brown Convention Center on June 15 in Houston.
The Texas Republican Party rejected the results of the 2020 election, labeled being gay as “abnormal” and vowed to protect access to guns in its platform and corresponding resolutions.
Readers say the Texas Legislature’s plan for redistricting during its upcoming special session is gerrymandering aimed at rigging elections in Republicans’ favor.