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HOUSTON (AP) — Just as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred was holding a town hall near the Mexican border as part of an “unrig Texas” campaign tour, the state’s Democratic fundraising powerhouse Beto O’Rourke rallied support in Austin for lawmakers who left the state to delay a redistricting plan led by President Donald Trump. The next morning, one of …

Independent redistricting champion spends millions against California gerrymander  Politico Newsom runs against Trump in California map campaign. It’s risky.  The Washington Post Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who’s got better ideas. But since Texas is taking direction from a partisan White House and gerrymandering in the …

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts has more support than opposition — but with many voters undecided, the measure’s prospects remain uncertain, a new poll found. One thing, however, has become clear: Newsom’s standing with voters appears tethered to the fate of his high-stakes redistricting gamble. The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, conducted for …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Sacramento, California  —  California Democrats may have successfully muscled a new congressional map through the state legislature this week, but the redistricting fight in the Golden State is only just beginning. With 74 days until the November vote, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies have a tight window to convince California voters to approve an extraordinary …

President Trump signaled Thursday that Missouri will be the next state to redraw its congressional lines to benefit the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  It’s a continuation of the arms race between Republican-and Democratic-controlled states over redistricting, kickstarted by President Trump. At the president’s urging, the GOP-controlled Texas state House  passed a new, heavily Republican map this …

As California and Texas scramble to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, the race is underlining redistricting’s big role in determining political power. Texas took action after President Donald Trump directed Republican-controlled states to change where the district lines are drawn based on where the population is likely to vote Republican – a practice known as partisan …

Newsom signs California redistricting measures in response to Texas bill  Axios California Democrats approve Newsom’s redistricting plan after Texas House passes GOP-drawn maps  CNN Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who’s got better ideas. But since Texas is taking direction from a partisan White House and gerrymandering …

Trump lays out his redistricting endgame: A 100-seat Republican majority  Axios Swing-state governor slams Trump’s plan to nix mail-in voting: He ‘can sign whatever the hell he wants’  Fox News Trump Has No (Legal) Power to Mess With the Election  The Atlantic Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines  NPR Opinion | Everyone loses when the federal government …

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas says he’ll bow out if redistricting stands  Axios Austin-area U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett says he will not seek reelection if redistricting maps beat court challenge  KVUE Doggett says he won’t run against Casar if Texas maps are approved  Politico Austin Rep. Lloyd Doggett may not run in 2026 if Texas redistricting map stands  Austin American-Statesman Democratic Rep. Lloyd …

California Democrats Pass Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans  The New York Times California approves special election to reshape congressional map in favor of Democrats  The Guardian California state lawmakers voting on series of redistricting measures after Texas House approves new maps  CNN Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based …