The Texas Senate is set to vote Friday on new GOP-drawn congressional maps that could add up to five Republican seats in next year’s midterms, CNN reported. The plan, strongly backed by President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott, comes amid a growing nationwide redistricting battle.
California Democrats responded Thursday by approving maps designed to secure five additional seats for their party, CNN said.
Unlike Texas, California voters must approve the plan through a November ballot initiative to override the state’s independent redistricting commission.
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The fight has already sparked partisan clashes in Texas, where Democrats briefly fled the state to block a quorum but returned under threat of fines.
Some Democrats now face thousands of dollars in penalties. Legal challenges are expected once Abbott signs the maps into law.
Nationally, both parties are moving aggressively to redraw districts, signaling an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting race ahead of the 2026 elections.
Texas Senators will vote Friday on a controversial proposed congressional map that is designed to give Republicans an edge to gain five additional seats in the 2026 midterms. The Senate is the fina… https://t.co/a2gUQiv0PU
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