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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.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 22h

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.

CBS Austin on MSN · 19h

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

greg abbott, Texas Senate and congress

KERA News · 11h

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 · 15h

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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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 ...

Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

Texas’ House of Representatives is approving a new map that creates up to five new, winnable congressional seats for the GOP.

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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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Former Democratic advisor says party's rhetoric on redistricting is getting 'a little out of control'

Former Democratic advisor Dan Turrentine warned that his party's dramatic redistricting language could hurt their chances of ...

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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.

Newsom declares redistricting special election to counter Texas

Calif., joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response after Texas Republicans move to update ...

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