Texas Republican Redistricting Plan Targets Five Democratic House Seats
Texas Republican Redistricting Plan Targets Five Democratic House Seats

Texas Republican Redistricting Plan Targets Five Democratic House Seats

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President Trump is actively encouraging Republican-led states to undertake unusual mid-decade redistricting efforts to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 election. Texas recently unveiled a new congressional map that could flip up to five seats from Democratic to Republican control, complicating Democrats' path to retaking the House, though Democrats remain favored to win if elections were held immediately. Democrats in Texas currently control 13 districts, but under the new map, that number could shrink to eight, raising the stakes for control of the House. While Texas Republicans push this redistricting agenda, Democrats are considering similar measures in states like California, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, and Illinois to counteract Republican gains. Experts remain divided on how much these mid-decade redistricting efforts will ultimately affect congressional control, as voter sentiment and popular vote margins will still play a decisive role. Additionally, the Texas plan could force incumbent Democratic representatives such as Lloyd Doggett and Greg Casar into direct competition or relocation within districts.

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