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For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention — and partisan retribution at home

Democrats said the walkout inspired a national protest against GOP redistricting. But it also greased the path for other bills they oppose and unified Texas Republicans.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) · 7h

Democratic Rep. Doggett on Texas redistricting battle and party’s pushback against Trump

Democratic Party leaders from across the country are meeting in Minneapolis as the party reckons with its 2024 losses and faces Republican redistricting. In Texas, Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett said he would retire if the new congressional maps stand.

CBS Austin on MSN · 17h

Texas Democrats take center stage at DNC national meeting amid redistricting fight

MINNEAPOLIS — Texas Democrats are making their case on the national stage this week, as leaders from across the country gather in Minneapolis for the Democratic

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Daily Press · 2h

Texas Democrats prepare final show of resistance against Republican-backed redrawn maps

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats prepared for a final show of resistance against a Republican effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps mid-decade, signaling plans to speak late into Friday night on the Senate floor in an attempt to delay final passage.

CNN · 23d

Texas panel advances redrawn congressional map that could take 5 Democratic seats

A Texas House panel on Saturday advanced a new congressional map as state Republicans power ahead with a strategy backed by President Donald Trump to hold on to the House majority in the 2026 midterms.

CBS News · 1d

Texas Republicans pass bill to redraw congressional map

California Democrats are now planning to do the same to offset Republican gains in the Lone Star State. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.

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KERA News · 9h

Texas Legislature sends Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan to Gov. Abbott's desk

The Texas 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.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk

Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.

CBS News · 13h

Texas Gov. Abbott set to sign redistricting bill

The Texas legislature approved a congressional redistricting plan that would favor Republicans, and Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the bill within the week. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details from Capitol Hill.

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Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP redistricting plan; Republicans vote on arrest warrants

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a ...

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DNC chair: Democrats can’t be ‘the only party that plays by the rules anymore’

Chair Ken Martin on Monday praised his party’s efforts to push back on GOP-friendly congressional maps in Texas, arguing ...

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Texas Dem abruptly leaves call with Newsom, other party members after being told she’s committing felony

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier abruptly left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other party members ...

The Daily Signal8h

Texas Redistricting to Accelerate Democrats’ Tilt Left

Texas' congressional redistricting is speeding up the evolution of the Democratic Party, with a young firebrand replacing an ...

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New poll: Beto O’Rourke leads Colin Allred in hypothetical Texas Senate primary

A new poll shows Beto O’Rourke has a 20-point lead over Colin Allred in a hypothetical Democratic primary showdown for U.S. Senate. The Texas Southern University survey reflects O’Rourke’s popularity ...

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Is this legal? A look at why North Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier remains in state Capitol

SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson explains the rarely enforced rules being applied during this second special ...

Ohio Democrats are preparing to challenge GOP congressional maps for 2026 election

In a nationwide redistricting arms race, politicians are jockeying for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026 by redrawing districts.

Texas Senate Debates Redistricting Bill, Is Expected to Pass It Easily

Republican State Senator Pete Flores looks over redistricting maps as the Republicans attempt to pass a bill that would ...

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