Republicans in Texas are strategizing with Trump’s political team to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Historical trends indicate that the party of the incumbent President often loses seats in midterms, compelling Republicans to take proactive measures. They propose gerrymandering district lines to enhance competitiveness in Democratic regions while securing their own seats. This could potentially add four or five seats to their current 25, as polls predict a tightly contested House reflect a Democratic lead, highlighting the stakes for Republican control.
The plan involves gerrymandering congressional district lines in the state to make Democratic districts more competitive while still keeping Republican seats safe.
Proponents of the plan believe it could net Republicans four or five seats in addition to the 25 seats they already have in the state.
According to an aggregate of polling data regarding the 2026 midterms, future control of the House will likely be tight, with Democrats slightly leading.
Political party of an incumbent president typically loses seats in the House in midterm races that occur after their own electoral victories.
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