Texas to Take Up Redistricting in Special Session
“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday the state Legislature will focus on redistricting during a special session later this year, as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority in 2026,” Politico reports.
“The move could potentially reshape the state’s congressional map — which already heavily favors Republicans.”
“President Donald Trump’s allies have encouraged Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s maps to create more House districts that favor Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms.”
The Dallas Morning News says the effort comes just days after DOJ sent Abbott a letter “raising concerns over the legality of the racial makeup” of four Democratic seats.
California Would Respond to Texas Redistricting
“People in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orbit have signaled their boss’s willingness to counter any redistricting in Texas with a similar move to redraw the maps in his own state, in an attempt to offset potential GOP gains,” the Texas Tribune reports.