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Abbott: Texas can ‘eliminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California

Governor Abbott threatens to redraw up to 10 Democratic districts to counter California's redistricting, aiming to boost Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, officials said.

  • On Aug. 12, Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, warned he could `eliminate` 10 Democratic districts if California removes five Republican seats.
  • Earlier this month, Dozens of House Democrats fled Texas on August 3 to block a special session, breaking quorum to prevent redistricting maps from removing five Democratic-held seats.
  • The Texas Supreme Court set a three-week briefing schedule ending September 4, consolidating Abbott's suit against Rep. Gene Wu and 12 others.
  • Abbott said he is prepared to call lawmakers back again and again until enough Democrats show up, and the House must meet quorum by Friday or be adjourned.
  • In the national context, at least nine states are considering redistricting amid a fierce partisan battle for control of the U.S. House, experts say.
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