Democratic PAC launches fund going after Texas GOP for redistricting

DNC, Democratic Governors Go on Offense Against Texas GOP’s Redistricting Push

The Democratic National Committee is deploying tens of thousands of volunteers and ramping up direct voter outreach in Texas as part of a new national organizing program aimed at countering Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting push in the state. Announced on July 28, ahead of a final redistricting field hearing in Texas, the effort includes sending more than 250,000 texts to voters and preparing 30,000 grassroots organizers to reach persuadable…

Menefee, Edwards in dead heat for 18th Congressional District special election, UH Hobby School survey finds

Acting Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards each polled 19% among likely voters in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. State Rep. Jolanda Jones and Carmen Maria Montiel tied for second place at 14% each.

Texas Republicans torched in devastating ad blitz for supporting 'horrible' cuts

The progressive advocacy group Unrig Our Economy launched a new $2 million advertising campaign Monday against four Texas Republicans who voted for the massive Medicaid cuts in this month's GOP megabill.At the behest of President Donald Trump, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is mounting an unusual mid-decade effort to redraw Texas's congressional map to keep control of the U.S. House of Representatives come 2026.The plan is expected to net the…

Democratic PAC launches fund going after Texas GOP for redistricting

House Democratic super PAC raising tens of millions to challenge Texas Republicans' gerrymandering efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Democratic candidates for Texas’ 18th congressional district speak against redistricting

The University of Houston hosted a hearing of the Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting on Saturday. Almost all of the candidates running for the 18th District, vacant since Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death in March, urged the committee not to redraw the district’s boundaries.

Democratic PAC seizes on Texas redistricting to fundraise

Control of the House is up for grabs and even a small advantage could prove pivotal toward a GOP hold or a Democratic pickup.