Democrats in states like California and New York are considering mid-decade redistricting as a counteraction to Republican efforts. Moderate Republicans in swing districts express concern over this strategy. Rep. Kevin Kiley has introduced legislation against such practices, and Rep. Mike Lawler echoes this sentiment with plans for similar legislation. Some Republicans fear that mid-decade redistricting is wrong regardless of party affiliation. The situation reveals tensions, with Texas Republicans pursuing additional seats through strategic district packing, while Texas Democrats attempt to disrupt the quorum.
Rep. Kevin Kiley, a California Republican, criticized leadership for not addressing mid-decade redistricting, emphasizing it's unpopular among his conference. He proposed a ban on redistricting during the decade.
Rep. Mike Lawler from New York plans to introduce legislation to ban mid-decade redistricting. He contested Texas’s efforts, suggesting a stance against political maneuvering in district mapping.
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