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What's up in Texas? Trump's gerrymandering push, explained
U.S. President Donald Trump isn't hiding that the push to redraw electoral boundaries in Texas is all about helping the ...
California lawmakers will have five days to figure out the state's redistricting special election
The effort comes at the direction of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who would like to hold a statewide special election on Nov. 4 so that ...
Texas lawmakers speak after leaving the state to block vote
The lawmakers in protest argue the new districts would split up voting groups, and draw lines that don’t truly represent the people of Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove House Democratic leader amid redistricting battle
Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu removed from office.
Texas governor asks court to remove House Democratic leader from office over walkout
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked the state's highest court to remove the Democratic House leader from ...
Map Shows States Considering Redrawing Congressional Maps
Texas GOP lawmakers unveiled the first draft of a new congressional map last week. Republicans hold 25 of 38 seats, and the new map could bring their total districts won in 2026 to 30 if passed.