By Kadia Goba , Natalie Allison and Hannah Knowles

Republicans are exploring ways to redraw congressional maps in their favor well beyond Texas as President Donald Trump pushes for aggressive changes, worrying some in the party who have little appetite for an escalating redistricting war with Democrats. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

The White House has been driving the GOP redistricting effort, according to people familiar with the process, some of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. Republicans are discussing ways to create new red seats in Missouri, Indiana and Ohio ahead of next year’s midterm elections and carve out as many as five in Florida, even as they face legal hurdles. Advertisement

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