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Trump Aides Want Texas to Redraw Its Congressional Maps to Boost the GOP. What Would that Mean?
- Texas Republicans are considering redrawing district lines to strengthen their congressional advantage, driven by political advisers to President Donald Trump, according to two GOP congressional aides.
- Concerns about jeopardizing districts in upcoming midterms were voiced by most Texas GOP members during discussions, as mentioned by two GOP aides.
- Justin Levitt stated that there's no federal law preventing states from redrawing district maps midcycle, but a special session would be needed.
- The National Democratic Redistricting Committee criticized the proposal, stating it is an attempt by Trump to suppress votes and maintain power, according to John Bisognano.
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Democrats react to Trump's push for Texas redistricting
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After reports of President Donald Trump convening a meeting Monday with members of the Texas congressional delegation, Texas Democrats say it shows the party is worried about potential losses in 2026. A report in the New York Times detailed a White House meeting in which the president pushed Texas congressmen to pursue a mid-decade redistricting effort. Republicans who spoke to both the Times and the Texas Tribune did not seem…
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