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Texas Republicans Redraw Map to Challenge Democrats Ahead of 2026

12/10/2025

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Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map to target five Democratic-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the map to take effect.
Democrats believe they can hold up to three seats, especially in the Rio Grande Valley where a Tejano star runs as a moderate Democrat.
Meanwhile, Republicans in California seek to nullify a new map on racial grounds.

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Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map to target five Democratic-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the map to take effect.
Democrats believe they can hold up to three seats, especially in the Rio Grande Valley where a Tejano star runs as a moderate Democrat.
Meanwhile, Republicans in California seek to nullify a new map on racial grounds.