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Race takes centerstage in GOP push to redraw Texas congressional map
Newsom floats redistricting retribution if Texas GOP redraws its maps as midterm election approaches
With midterm elections approaching, political leaders across the country are sharpening strategies to retain or flip key congressional seats - and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is signaling a possible shift in redistricting policy if Texas redraws its maps to favor Republicans.
Texas redrawing congressional district after feds say maps unconstitutional
The map of Texas congressional districts. Tarrant County is represented by Republicans Craig Golman (12), Roger Williams (25), Beth Van Duyne (24), Jake Ellzey (6) and Brandon Gill (26), along with Democrats Marc Veasey (33) and Jasmine Crockett (30). State of Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.
Colin Allred's Chances of Winning Texas Senate Election: Polls
"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.
Jasmine Crockett's Chances of Winning Texas Senate Primary—Poll
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has not announced a Senate run, leads by double digits against a Democrat who recently ran for Senate.
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Voting Rights Plaintiffs and Texas Officials Spar Over Mid-Decade Redistricting
A group of plaintiffs in a case challenging the State’s redistricting map have asked the trial court to reopen testimony in the case in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to call a special session to consider redrawing some of
Texas’ special session on floods, taxes, THC, redistricting could also spend time targeting transgender life
Gov. Greg Abbott called for the first special session of the 89th Texas State Legislature Wednesday, and set 18 topics for the session. Transgender advocacy groups said that one topic will impact
'Sacred Covenant' – How the Paxton divorce rocks the bruising Republican Senate primary in Texas
Ken Paxton's Senate campaign against John Cornyn sees strong fundraising numbers amid personal turmoil as his wife files for divorce on 'biblical grounds'
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Trump Pushes Texas Republicans Into Risky Midterms Power Grab
It’s going to be tough for the GOP to hang on to the House. But tilting the map via redistricting in Texas and Ohio could help.