US EditionAs Texas Republicans Prepare for Mid-Decade Redistricting, Cautionary Tales Loom From the Past
TEXAS, JUL 10 – Texas Republicans aim to gain up to five new congressional seats by redrawing districts mid-decade amid concerns about demographic shifts and potential legal challenges.
- Texas Republicans plan to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 elections, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott in a special session agenda.
- Critics, including Democrats and some Republicans, warn that this redistricting could dilute voting power for communities of color and risk creating openings for Democratic candidates.
- In the past, aggressive redistricting efforts led to the loss of seats for Republicans, particularly during the 2018 elections, highlighting the risks involved with current plans.
- The National Democratic Redistricting Committee criticized the push as an example of an attempt to suppress votes, while redistricting expert Michael Li indicated it might result in a significant legal backlash.
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How the GOP’s Texas Redistricting Could Backfire
Abby Livingston: “The 2021 map was drawn for incumbent protection in a wave year, which could also be the case next year if historical trends hold up. To pick up new seats, Republican voters will need to be pulled from safe Republican seats to redden currently Democratic districts.”The math:
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'Careful what you wish for': Republicans worry GOP push could bite them in Texas
As Texas Republicans prepare to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, cautionary tales loom from past redistricting efforts that saw the state’s rapid demographic change collide with far-reaching partisan gerrymandering.The move to carve out more GOP seats i...
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