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How Texas redistricting could reshape the Republican House majority
- President Trump asked the Texas Legislature to redraw districts before next year's midterms to send five more Republicans to Washington.
- This follows redistricting laws requiring updates after each census and reflects historical GOP efforts to gain seats, like in 2004 when Republicans replaced Democrats in five seats.
- The effort faces controversy as Democrats warn it could undermine representation, with Rep. Suzan DelBene signaling Democratic states may redraw lines in response.
- Experts note redistricting is inherently partisan, with Doug Spencer saying parties increasingly push boundaries to reconfigure the political game, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is considering early redistricting.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to retaliate by creating more favorable Democratic districts in his state, suggesting mid-decade redistricting may escalate partisan competition nationwide.
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Dem Super PAC Raises $20M to Fight Texas Redistricting Plan
The largest super PAC supporting Democrats has put together $20 million to counter Republican efforts in Texas to redraw congressional district maps. The House Majority PAC's Lone Star Fund will use the funding for voter registration initiatives, advertising, and targeted investment with Hispanic voters, the Washington Examiner reported Monday. Democratic National Committee officials said they will utilize 30,000 volunteers to make calls to "per…
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