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Why Texas could face greater legal hurdles than California in redistricting fight

The Supreme Court has ruled that judges are powerless to review partisan gerrymandering. But courts can still enforce the Voting Rights Act provisions that protect minorities' voting power.

The Mercury News · 2d

California redistricting would be ‘triggered’ by Texas, Newsom says

The Democratic governor, during an Aug. 4 press conference, vowed to push forward with mid-cycle redistricting should Texas Republicans continue with their plan to redraw congressional district lines to help President Donald Trump ‘s quest to add more Republicans to the House.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Trump Defends Push for Texas Redistricting

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his push for a Republican-backed plan to redraw Texas congressional districts before the midterm congressional elections in 2026. "We have a really good governor and we have good people in Texas and I won Texas,

Texas, California and GOP

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin

California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts.

Seattle Times · 1d

California Democrats Look to Redraw House Map to Counter Texas GOP

The use of federal agents to round up the Texas lawmakers could set up a clash between the governors of those Democratic states and the Trump administration.

The Washington Post · 11h

Several states threaten to redraw congressional maps after Texas kicks off fight

Texas Republicans have launched efforts to redraw congressional maps to secure more GOP seats in the U.S. House

3hon MSN

As Texas pushes redistricting plan to add 5 GOP House seats before 2026 elections, other states may follow

California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

1don MSN

Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play

The rivalry tugging at the nation’s political balance is playing out in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.

Redistricting fight intensifies with Texas, California offering dueling plans

The battle over the re-drawing of congressional maps continues with Texas and California leading the way. Texas Democrats ...

2don MSN

Gavin Newsom links California redistricting to Texas: State ‘will not sit by idly’

“The Assembly won’t stand by while our state is targeted. We will fight fire with fire,” said Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, ...

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If Texas redraws its House map, California governor says it will, too

If Texas Republicans go through with their plan to redraw the state's congressional districts to give Republicans five more U.S. House seats, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, says he'll push ...

Watch Live: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Comments On State's 36 Trump Lawsuits, Texas Redistricting Battle

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is scheduled to deliver remarks Monday afternoon around 4:00 p.m. (EST) with Attorney General ...

Trump and Democrats turn rivals Texas and California into proxies for national power struggle

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead ...

1don MSN

Democrats draw up plans to retaliate if Republicans gerrymander Texas — but they face legal hurdles

California is eyeing a ballot initiative this fall to redraw its House map for 2026 — only if Texas Republicans redistrict to ...

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