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Texas Unveils Redistricting Plan to Boost Republican Seats

2/20/2026

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Texas drew a new congressional map aimed at boosting Republican representation in the upcoming midterm elections.
The map seeks to flip five Democratic-held seats, reducing Democratic representation from 13 to 8 in the state's 38 districts.
The strategy relies on cracking, spreading Democratic voters across Republican-leaning districts to dilute Democratic strength.
The plan's success depends on whether voters who supported U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024 stay with Republicans.

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Texas drew a new congressional map aimed at boosting Republican representation in the upcoming midterm elections.
The map seeks to flip five Democratic-held seats, reducing Democratic representation from 13 to 8 in the state's 38 districts.
The strategy relies on cracking, spreading Democratic voters across Republican-leaning districts to dilute Democratic strength.
The plan's success depends on whether voters who supported U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024 stay with Republicans.