Texas House Republicans passed a gerrymandered congressional map, likely securing five extra seats for the GOP ahead of the 2024 midterms. This controversial map, pushed by President Trump, passed despite Democratic protests and sets the stage for a legal battle with Democrat-controlled states
Texas House Republicans pass gerrymandered congressional map, flipping five Democratic districts in an 88-52 vote. The bill now heads to the GOP Senate for Thursday's vote before likely signature from Gov. Greg Abbott. This redrawing of electoral districts follows a Democratic walkout and aims to secure five additional Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections
Texas House approves gerrymandered congressional map, sending it to Governor Abbott for signature. The Republican-backed bill, passed along party lines, aims to secure five additional GOP seats ahead of the 2024 midterms. Governor Abbott is expected to sign the legislation following Senate approval
Texas House Republicans pass gerrymandered congressional map after Democrats' quorum-busting protest. The controversial map, pushed by President Trump, is projected to give Republicans five additional seats. A two-week delay followed Democrats leaving the state to block a quorum, but their return allowed passage of the bill, now headed to the Senate and Governor Abbott for final approval
California Democrats fight back against Texas Republicans' gerrymandering by proposing a congressional map potentially adding five Democratic seats. This map, however, requires voter approval in a special election to override the state's independent redistricting commission
Texas House Democrats protesting gerrymandering faced a new tactic: "permission slips" for police escorts required to leave the chamber. Rep. Nicole Collier defied this, sleeping on the House floor in protest, joined by others. This followed the Democrats' return to Texas after a walkout to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting map
Texas House Republicans passed a gerrymandered congressional map, potentially securing five extra GOP seats ahead of the 2024 elections. President Trump urged its passage, tweeting "Please pass this Map, ASAP. THANK YOU TEXAS—MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" This action follows a Democratic protest and sets the stage for a national redistricting battle
Texas Gerrymandering Sparks National Political Battle: Republicans redraw congressional map, aiming for five extra seats, prompting accusations of illegal minority vote suppression and igniting a nationwide gerrymandering war ahead of the 2024 midterms. Similar map-redesign efforts are underway in Indiana, Missouri, and Florida (GOP), countered by initiatives in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois (Democrats)
Texas Gerrymandering: New Map Sparks National Redistricting Battle. Republican-backed changes could shift five congressional seats, prompting a potential counter-move from Democrats in California and other states ahead of the 2024 midterms. Learn about the political fight and the impact on upcoming elections
Will Gerrymandering Spread After Texas & California Redistricting Battles? Which States Are Next?
Texas Democrats' Walkout Blocks GOP Gerrymandering: Abbott Responds. Texas House Republicans passed a controversial redistricting map, potentially securing five extra congressional seats. Facing this GOP gerrymander, dozens of Democrats fled the state to block a quorum, prompting Governor Abbott's threat of removal. The political battle now heads to the Senate and beyond, impacting the 2022 midterms
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