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Supreme Court Allows Texas Gerrymandering Map for 2026

11/25/2025

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Justice Samuel Alito's emergency order allows Texas to use its new congressional map for the 2026 elections while the Supreme Court reviews its use.
Voting-rights groups challenge the order, contending the map constitutes racial gerrymandering and dilutes minority voting power, a finding the lower court reached.
Texas argues changes near the primaries would confuse voters, while challengers say Purcell does not apply with the 2026 general election far away.

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Justice Samuel Alito's emergency order allows Texas to use its new congressional map for the 2026 elections while the Supreme Court reviews its use.
Voting-rights groups challenge the order, contending the map constitutes racial gerrymandering and dilutes minority voting power, a finding the lower court reached.
Texas argues changes near the primaries would confuse voters, while challengers say Purcell does not apply with the 2026 general election far away.