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Fact Check Team: Partisan map fights may tip control of Congress, at cost of voters
Partisan maps in Texas and California threaten to halve competitive districts, with Republicans seeking five more seats in Texas and Democrats aiming for over 90% of California seats.
- As the 2026 election approaches, redistricting in Texas and California may reshape U.S. House power, with both parties pushing for favorable maps to increase their seats in Congress.
- In Texas, the Republican Party's map could increase its representation from 25 to 30 seats, while reducing Democratic seats from 12 to 8, according to the Texas Tribune.
- In California, Governor Gavin Newsom's plan may cut Republican seats from 9 to 4, despite more than 40% of voters choosing Donald Trump in 2024.
- The Cook Political Report states that the redistricting efforts illustrate a decline in competitive districts, emphasizing increasing partisanship in American politics.
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