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Texas AG Appeals Supreme Court on Controversial Redistricting Plan

11/25/2025

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The Texas Attorney General has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to approve a new congressional map for the 2026 elections.
A federal panel ruled against the map, citing it as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in a 2-1 vote.
The state must revert to a 2021 map while the new map's legality is challenged.
This redistricting aims to secure five additional Republican seats, supporting Texas Republicans and former President Trump's efforts to control the House.

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The Texas Attorney General has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to approve a new congressional map for the 2026 elections.
A federal panel ruled against the map, citing it as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in a 2-1 vote.
The state must revert to a 2021 map while the new map's legality is challenged.
This redistricting aims to secure five additional Republican seats, supporting Texas Republicans and former President Trump's efforts to control the House.