US EditionTexas Gov. Abbott says he’ll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026
Texas lawmakers approved a new voting map creating five Republican-favored districts, aiming to strengthen GOP's slim majority for the 2026 midterms amid Democratic opposition and planned legal challenges.
- The Texas Legislature has approved a new congressional map that could give Republicans up to five additional U.S. House seats.
- Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends to sign House Bill 4 into law following its passage in the Senate.
- Democrats argue the map weakens Black and Hispanic voting power and plan to sue.
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The spokesman-ReviewGov. Greg Abbott warns about ‘battle ahead’ as new congressional map heads for his desk
Democrats from Austin to Washington were defiant, calling the maps racist and illegal, accusing Republicans of political gerrymandering to step on the will of...
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ExpansionTexas state lawmakers approved a new electoral map this Saturday designed to help the Republican Party maintain control of the U.S. Congress in the 2026 legislative elections. Senators approved the map in a party line 18-11 split vote after more than eight hours of debate and despite an attempt by a Democratic senator to block the vote. Texas governor Greg Abbott will have to ratify the new map to come into effect.
Shouting erupts after Texas GOP approve new congressional maps
Early Saturday morning, the Texas Senate approved new congressional maps designed to help Republicans win up to five more House seats in next year’s midterm elections. This marked the final legislative hurdle for the redistricting plan endorsed by President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
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