Texas is actively pursuing a redistricting initiative aimed at consolidating more Republican seats in the House ahead of the 2026 midterms. This effort comes in the context of a changing political landscape in Texas, which has shifted from a primarily Democratic voting history to a staunchly Republican state over the last several decades. The state has become a significant player in the electoral college with 40 votes, reflecting its increasing political importance. Additionally, the practice of gerrymandering, historically utilized by political parties, remains a contentious issue as they seek to manipulate district lines for political advantage.
Texas is now the state that is brazenly attempting to redraw their congressional lines for the purpose of capturing more Republican seats in the House.
Gerrymandering, of course, is not new. Throughout our history political parties have tried to draw congressional as well as state and local districts to get the upper hand in legislative chambers.
Collection
[
|
...
]