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The Texas Tribune on MSN3d
Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.
Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a ...
Waco Tribune-Herald5h
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 ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes redraw of California congressional districts to send more Democrats to DC
The update comes after President Donald Trump earlier this week urged Republican state lawmakers in Texas to help the party ...
Opinion
Newsom threatens Texas over power grab. He’s blowing smoke
If Texas gerrymanders its House seats to boost Republicans, Newsom threatens to do the same for Democrats. But it's not in the governor's power after voters created a nonpartisan commission.
Redistricting: Ohio must draw a new congressional map. Republicans hold all the cards
It's almost time to redraw Ohio's congressional map, and Republicans hold all the power to draw more GOP districts headed into competitive national midterm elections.