Texas, Senate and maps
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Republican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
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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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor
The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
Governor Newsom signed his redistricting proposal, allowing Californians to vote on congressional maps. It’s not the way you would expect. "They know there is no sun at night, right?"
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The Texas Tribune on MSNWatch live: Texas Senate takes up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk
Republican lawmakers are poised to push the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Michigan has independent redistricting and a divided state government that pretty much take it out of the fight over congressional maps before 2026.