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Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican’
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from “solid Republican” to “likely ...
Why a walkout on GOP redistricting could be very risky for Texas Democrats
Actually derailing the redistricting effort, which was one of nearly 20 items added to the special session agenda by Gov.
Trump pushes Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps to help defend GOP's House majority
President Trump and Texas GOP leaders push for mid-decade redistricting to create five new winnable seats, as both parties ...
‘Five-Alarm Fire’: Texas Dem Sounds Off on Trump’s Bid to Gerrymander Midterms
Rep. Greg Casar called for a mass Democratic response to efforts by Trump and Texas Republicans to create new GOP seats ahead of the midterms.
DNC chair to meet with Texas Democratic leaders ahead of GOP redistricting
The party is weighing its options for battling the GOP-led effort to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 ...
Democrats must treat Texas as a Senate pickup opportunity in 2026
The window for Texas to directly strengthen Democrats’ national position might be opening sooner than expected.
Newsom Wants California to Counter Texas on Redistricting
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should redraw its own congressional districts if Texas tries to gerrymander its lines. His ...
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Newsom’s Threat to Match Trump’s Texas Power Grab Is Risky Business
California’s governor keeps talking about creating new House seats in response to a Texas gerrymander. But the gambit could ...