Texas Republicans, at the urging of Donald Trump, intend to reshape the state's congressional districts to potentially secure five additional seats for the GOP in 2026. This legal maneuver has drawn criticism from Democrats, labeling it a partisan power grab against traditional redistricting practices post-Census. The situation has heightened discussions about fairness in district mapping. Vice President JD Vance cited California as an example of gerrymandering, pointing to a disproportionate representation of Republicans in its congressional seats, although experts clarify that California's map was created by a bipartisan commission and not subject to significant partisan manipulation.
Texas Republicans plan to redraw the state’s congressional map, potentially flipping five seats to the GOP by 2026, urged by President Trump's push to secure a House majority.
Democrats view the redistricting effort as a power grab, challenging the integrity of the redistricting process established every decade post-Census.
Vice President JD Vance criticized California’s congressional map, noting that only 17 percent of its districts are Republican despite the party winning 40 percent of the votes.
Experts argue the differences between California’s congressional and presidential votes are not unusual, with its bipartisan commission drawing the map rather than a partisan effort.
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