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Texas Rep. Doggett Exits Amid Controversial GOP Map

12/6/2025

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  • Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett (D.) will not seek re-election after the Supreme Court approved a Republican-drawn congressional map that could eliminate up to five Democratic seats.
  • He thanked voters for nearly 50 years of public service and said he will work diligently through his term.
  • Doggett criticized the Court's decision and aligned with Justice Elena Kagan's dissent.
  • He also noted concerns about President Donald Trump's influence on democracy.