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What's next in the battle over redistricting as the Texas House passes new GOP maps

California Democrats are making moves to put a ballot measure pushing pro-Democratic maps before voters this fall. Other Republican-controlled states are looking at redraws, too.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 1h

"Cowardice and Cheats": Texas House passes controversial map over Democratic opposition

The Texas House of Representatives has approved a new congressional district map with a vote of 88-52. The map is designed to give Republicans five new seats in Congress and has been criticized by Democrats as an attempt to "steal" seats. The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.

MSNBC on MSN · 10h

Texas’ Republican-led House approves controversial new congressional map

Democrats and voting rights advocates have denounced the redistricting effort, which is designed to give the GOP five more seats in the U.S. House.

Texas, DNC and Dem

Associated Press · 16h

Texas lawmaker leaves DNC call abruptly after being warned she’s committing felony

A Texas Democratic state lawmaker abruptly left a call with Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin and other top party leaders on Wednesday after she was warned she was committing a felony.

Fox News on MSN · 14h

Texas Dem abruptly leaves call with Newsom, other party members after being told she’s committing felony

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier abruptly left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other party members after she was told she was committing a felony.

Axios Sneak Peek on MSN · 16h

Texas Democrat abruptly leaves call with DNC chair, citing felony warning

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier on a call with DNC Chair Ken Martin and other senior party leaders told them she had to abruptly leave the call after being warned it was a felony offense. The big picture: Collier was among the Texas Democrats who left the state in a two-week protest over a new congressional map before returning on Monday,

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Texas Republicans set to approve Trump-backed congressional map to protect party's majority

By Joseph Ax and Brad Brooks (Reuters) -Texas legislators on Wednesday took up a new state congressional map intended to flip ...

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California is set to act fast after Texas advances congressional maps to boost Republicans

California’s Democratic Legislature is expected to counter Texas’ mid-decade redraw of its congressional map with one of its own.

Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map after Dems ended walkout

The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, with governors of both parties threatening to initiate similar efforts in other states.

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California Senate embarks on Democrats' redistricting plan, counter-punch to Texas

The California Senate on Thursday was set to act on newly drawn political maps aimed at giving Democrats five more seats in Congress, countering a partisan advantage President Donald Trump hopes to ...

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Democratic Texas lawmaker spent night on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican ...

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Texas Democrats who fled state in protest of gerrymandering return home, restoring quorum

The chairman of the state Democratic Party said the lawmakers “are coming back to fight these racist maps in the legislature and then in the courts.” ...

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Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map to protect party's majority

Texas Republicans undertook the rare mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Democrats have accused ...

With redistricting, Texas Democratic Party Chair fighting a battle on two fronts

They already have more power than the vote totals justify,” Scudder said. “This isn’t about fairness — it’s about locking in control.” ...

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