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Texas Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Controversial Redistricting Plan

11/22/2025

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Texas asked the Supreme Court for emergency order to implement a Republican-backed redistricting plan for 2026.
A lower court ruled the plan likely discriminates on race, prompting action before the March 2026 primaries.
The plan would add five Republican House seats and faces civil rights groups representing Black and Hispanic voters.
Missouri and North Carolina pursue similar redistricting, and California voters approved adding Democratic seats amid ongoing court challenges.

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Texas asked the Supreme Court for emergency order to implement a Republican-backed redistricting plan for 2026.
A lower court ruled the plan likely discriminates on race, prompting action before the March 2026 primaries.
The plan would add five Republican House seats and faces civil rights groups representing Black and Hispanic voters.
Missouri and North Carolina pursue similar redistricting, and California voters approved adding Democratic seats amid ongoing court challenges.