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A look at Texas’ redistricting walkout and California’s response, by the numbers

Texas Republicans resume redistricting to gain five congressional seats as California Democrats push a countermeasure aiming to increase their advantage by five seats before the 2026 midterms.

  • Texas Democrats returned to the House after a walkout, which had stalled Republican redistricting efforts, under surveillance by law enforcement officers.
  • Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign the 'permission slips' required for leaving the floor, stating she would not let Republicans 'control my movements'.
  • California Democrats initiated new congressional maps in response, with Governor Gavin Newsom announcing a special referendum for November 4.
  • Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott linked redistricting to other issues, prompting protests from Democrats who claimed it harmed constituents.
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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

Texas Democrats have ended a two-week walkout that stalled efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps to his advantage. They're being shadowed by law enforcement offices to prevent a repeat.

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A look at Texas' redistricting walkout and California's response, by the numbers

A walkout by Democratic legislators in Texas has ended, and Republicans are arranging to push a plan for redrawing the state’s congressional districts through the GOP-controlled Legislature.

·United States
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