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The Texas Tribune on MSN1d
As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through ...
White House eying five-seat GOP pickup in Texas in midterms as part of redistricting push
President Donald Trump told Texas Republicans Tuesday the White House believes the GOP can flip as many as five US House ...
Democrats Broach Potential Walkout to Block Texas Redistricting
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, told Texas Democrats on a call on Tuesday that the moment required everyone to ...
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How redistricting could could change who represents you in Congress
In less than a week state lawmakers will return to Austin for the start of the special session.  Redrawing congressional maps is one of the top priorities.  "These maps are drawn in such a way to make ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN6d
As Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the past
Spurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost ...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett explains how Trump’s demand for Texas redistricting is directly targeting Black voters
Crockett said Republicans, backed by Trump, are "blatantly" trying to "dilute minority voices" with the redrawing of its ...
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 ...
Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Christian leaders in Houston are banding together to urge Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas House to reject redrawing the state's congressional maps during a planned special legislative session later ...