Texas Republicans Eye Picking Up 5 Seats in Redistricting Effort

The Stakes Of Redistricting

Next week the halls of the Texas Capitol will once again be filled with lawmakers and their staff as they embark upon a special session. And all eyes will be on the lone star state to see whether Republicans can really deliver on the wishes of President Trump about radically redistricting the state to make it even redder.Punchbowl News reported that earlier this week Trump told congressional Republicans that he hopes to net five seats from this …

Texas Republicans Eye Picking Up 5 Seats in Redistricting Effort

Texas Republicans could pick up five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives by adjusting Congressional Districts in the state. Redistricting is a top priority for state Republicans and something that the U.S. Department of Justice recommended in a July 7 letter to Gov. Greg Abbott. A special session on the issue is scheduled for July 21. The letter to Abbott from Assistant U.S. Attorneys General Harmeet Dhillon and Michael Gates of the Civil…

Trump's Texas Plan Could Instantly Flip 5 Seats, Using Democrat Plan Against Them

The game of politics has always had its own special rulebook. For years, Democrats have been masters at redrawing voting districts to help their side... The post Trump’s Texas Plan Could Instantly Flip 5 Seats, Using Democrat Plan Against Them appeared first on Patriot Journal.

Critics Call Texas Governor's New Congressional Map Gerrymandering

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty One would think that with Texas still reeling from a natural disaster that’s killed more than 100 people, with many more still missing, the state legislature would focus solely on rebuilding and recovery efforts, right? Nope. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked the state legislature to begin redistricting in what critics are calling a blatant gerrymandering attempt.  According to CNN, the Texas state legislature…

Texas AG threatens to arrest Dems if they flee state to block redistricting, Jeffries accuses MAGA of trying to rig elections · American Wire News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Democrats that they could face arrest if they flee the state to sabotage a special legislative session where GOP lawmakers will consider adopting a new set of congressional maps that could impact next year’s midterm elections. If Republicans are to retain control of Congress, something is going to need to be done to head off cheating Democrats at the pass, and a redistricting in Texas could add five seats…

Texas AG Ken Paxton Threatens to Arrest Democrat Lawmakers If They Flee State to Block Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan Aimed at Gaining 5 More GOP House Seats | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a stark warning to Democrat lawmakers: show up to work or face arrest.