Texas and California in a Mid-Decade Clash Over House Maps

A rare, mid-decade redistricting showdown is escalating across the United States, with the nation’s two most populous states, Texas and California, at the center of the conflict. The battle began in Texas, where Republican lawmakers, with the support of President Donald Trump, are pushing to redraw congressional district maps to increase their party’s advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The move prompted a counter-response from California Democrats, who are now advancing their own plan to reshape districts and neutralize the potential gains by the GOP.

The effort in Texas gained new momentum after state Democrats ended a two-week walkout that had stalled the legislative process.

The Texas House of Representatives is

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