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Federal Court Blocks Texas Gerrymandering, Revives Doggett's Chances

11/30/2025

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A federal court blocked the Texas congressional map, citing racial gerrymandering, reviving Rep. Lloyd Doggett's political prospects.
The proposed map would have pitted Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) against rising Democrat Greg Casar.
The broader Texas gerrymandering saga involves numerous candidates and election officials awaiting a Supreme Court decision on the 2026 map.
The decision could influence congressional race outcomes and party control in the U.S. House.

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Story summary

A federal court blocked the Texas congressional map, citing racial gerrymandering, reviving Rep. Lloyd Doggett's political prospects.
The proposed map would have pitted Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) against rising Democrat Greg Casar.
The broader Texas gerrymandering saga involves numerous candidates and election officials awaiting a Supreme Court decision on the 2026 map.
The decision could influence congressional race outcomes and party control in the U.S. House.