US EditionA 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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Texas Democrats Fight for the ‘Soul’ of America
“They’re hunting us down like animals” Editor’s note: The following report by Chinta Strausberg was written prior to the return of Texas Democratic lawmakers on Monday, August 18, 2025. The updated opening reflects the latest developments before transitioning into her original story. Texas Democrats Return, Ending Walkout—but Redistricting Battle Heats Up After a two-week exodus […]
Hypocrisy: Jasmine Crockett Calls GOP 'Racist' for Redistricting, Praises California Dems for Doing the Same
Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett blasted Texas Republicans’ newly redrawn district map as “racist” Monday night on Instagram — while in the same video she praised California Democrats’ gerrymander. Crockett’s […] The post Hypocrisy: Jasmine Crockett Calls GOP 'Racist' for Redistricting, Praises California Dems for Doing the Same appeared first on The Western Journal.
Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate (World)
Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desire to reshape U.S. House maps. Republicans in the Texas House f...
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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout
Independent Voters Hold the Key in a Redistricting Special Election – California Globe
You might think that President Donald Trump is done being on election ballots but think again. If California Democrats put new redistricting maps on a special election in November, Donald Trump will be on the ballot. The Democrats’ entire campaign will more than focus on Trump. The campaign will be all Donald Trump, all the time. You want to stop Trump for whatever reason, the campaign will say, then vote for the new reapportionment map to cut …
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