The White House Wants More States to Redraw House Maps to Help GOP. Democrats Are Readying a Fight
TEXAS, UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – Senator Slotkin warns of aggressive Democratic redistricting in multiple states if Texas Republicans proceed with plans to redraw maps and gain five seats, escalating partisan conflicts.
- On July 23, 2025, Democratic Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin warned she would `go nuclear` if Texas Republicans pursue a Trump-backed redistricting plan.
- Recent federal pressure led President Donald Trump to direct Texas to redraw its congressional maps, aiming to convert five of 13 Democratic-held seats.
- Reorganizing maps in California, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Washington, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says `we have a responsibility of making sure that we look at every single state of the union and do what we can to ensure that we maximize fairness in those jurisdictions`.
- During the special legislative session, Governor Greg Abbott added congressional redistricting to the agenda that began Monday at the Texas Capitol.
- A redistricting hearing is set for Saturday, July 26 at the University of Houston Main Campus, with a final hearing on Monday, July 28 at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans retain the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, and Democrats are preparing to step up in response, with one senator vowing…

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