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Texas Gains Seats, California Faces Redistricting Challenges
8/22/2025
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Story summary
- Texas Republicans are pursuing a redistricting plan that may secure five extra House seats.
- California Democrats are implementing redistricting strategies but encounter significant institutional challenges.
- Potential advantages for Democrats in the 2026 midterms could lessen the effects of redistricting.
- The clustering of Democrats in non-competitive districts presents a long-term challenge for the party.
