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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.
Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?
A spat over congressional redistricting in Texas marks the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering.
Texas governor says Dems can’t do ‘anything about’ GOP plans
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday that Democrats cannot do “anything about” Republican redistricting plans amid tension ...
California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin
California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning ...
Rising Democratic star leads Texas exodus over voting maps dispute
Texas Democrats fled their state to block Republicans from redrawing congressional district maps, with State Rep. James ...
Redistricting clash escalates in Texas after Democrats scatter, denying state House a quorum
Democratic lawmakers fled to Illinois and other states Sunday in a bid to deny Republicans a quorum when the state House ...
Redistricting battle intensifies as Texas Democrats extend Illinois stay to block vote; GOP issues civil arrest warrants
Democrats are calling the Republican-led mid-decade redistricting plan in Texas "cheating", while Republicans accuse them of ...
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 ...