Texas Senate passes GOP redistricting maps
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The Texas Senate voted to approve a controversial, mid-decade redistricting bill that redraws the state's congressional map in Republican's favor. The new districts could give the GOP as many as five more seats in Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Republicans are pushing to finalize a mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) just approved a new redistricting plan in response to Republican gerrymandering in Texas. Texas Rep. Nicole Collier joins The Weeknight with California Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur to discuss the ongoing fight.
When Gov. Greg Abbott surrendered Texas to President Donald Trump’s demand to redraw Texas congressional districts and replace five seats held by Democrats with Republicans, we knew dramatic action would be necessary. But Democrats are the minority party in the Texas Legislature, and our options were few.