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Supreme Court Revives Controversial Texas Map for Midterms

11/22/2025

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On November 22, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reinstated Texas's congressional map, boosting Republicans ahead of the midterms after pressure from President Donald Trump.
The order is temporary and allows candidates to file under the map while a legal challenge proceeds.
A federal panel blocked the map over concerns of racial gerrymandering.
Abbott seeks ballot integrity before December 8, 2025.

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Story summary

On November 22, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reinstated Texas's congressional map, boosting Republicans ahead of the midterms after pressure from President Donald Trump.
The order is temporary and allows candidates to file under the map while a legal challenge proceeds.
A federal panel blocked the map over concerns of racial gerrymandering.
Abbott seeks ballot integrity before December 8, 2025.