As more states consider entering the war on redistricting, Utah lawmakers are hesitant to take steps on the national level to block major map changes — even if they disagree with the effort being led by Republicans in Texas.

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, said he opposes the push by Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries, making him the first member of House GOP leadership to contradict President Donald Trump’s wishes to secure at least five additional Republican seats in next year’s midterm elections. Moore’s opposition comes as the Texas state legislature pushes ahead with plans to vote on the newly proposed map in the coming weeks — prompting threats of retaliation by Democratic-led states.

“If Texas does it, California is going to do it, Illinois is going to d

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