Why Texas’s Power Grab Is So Dangerous

Yes, congressional redistricting has always been contentious, but this instance of gerrymandering risks overwhelming the system.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Republican-controlled state legislature are moving forward with an aggressive mid-decade redistricting plan at the behest of President Donald Trump. Though redistricting traditionally occurs once a decade, following the release of the U.S. census, Republicans in the Lone Star State are taking steps in an effort to keep control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 elections and prevent the loss

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