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Texas GOP Faces Setback in Racial Gerrymandering Ruling

11/22/2025

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A federal ruling against Texas Republicans' redrawn congressional map, deemed racially gerrymandered, could cost them seats in the November 2026 midterms.
The ruling could jeopardize two seats won in 2024 as Republicans trend Democratic, with political analyst Larry Sabato citing shifts among Hispanic voters challenging GOP strongholds.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
Other states are exploring mid-decade redistricting options.

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A federal ruling against Texas Republicans' redrawn congressional map, deemed racially gerrymandered, could cost them seats in the November 2026 midterms.
The ruling could jeopardize two seats won in 2024 as Republicans trend Democratic, with political analyst Larry Sabato citing shifts among Hispanic voters challenging GOP strongholds.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
Other states are exploring mid-decade redistricting options.