Texas, Trump and House
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Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature.
If everything goes Democrats’ way, Trump’s demands for five seats in Texas to mitigate losses elsewhere may not materialize.
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.
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Inquirer on MSNTrump hails new Texas electoral map aimed at keeping grip on Congress
US President Donald Trump praised a newly passed Texas electoral map Saturday as a "tremendous opportunity" to help his Republican Party retain control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.Trump,
The conservative firebrand and former top aide to Sen. Ted Cruz has been a thorn in the side of Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump had called for a primary challenge against Roy.
Texas has strict rules regarding who can vote by mail, so a change in law would affect the state's most vulnerable.
The Texas House gave its seal of approval to new congressional district maps, and the state Senate takes up the effort on Thursday. President Trump is pushing for the new lines to give Republicans
Michigan has independent redistricting and a divided state government that pretty much take it out of the fight over congressional maps before 2026.