WACO, Texas (KWTX) — Texas Democrats are battling a GOP-led redistricting plan they say threatens to undermine fair representation ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The high stakes of redistricting in Texas

Redistricting is an expensive and high-stakes political battle.

Texas’ redistricting plan has recently become a focal point of controversy. On either side of the aisle, the goal is presumably more seats, which means more power.

Typically, every 10 years, new maps are drawn, reshaping the political landscape and signaling which party may gain the upper hand in elections.

Building on this, Texas is taking a controversial approach by pushing for redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, saying the change is necessary due to evolving demographics and a questionable 2020 census. Stat

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