The Texas House approved a new congressional map that would combine two Austin-based districts, and the Senate is expected to pass it soon with Gov. Greg Abbott saying he will sign the legislation. The redrawn map would pair long-serving Democrat Lloyd Doggett and Representative Greg Casar in a single Austin-centered district. Doggett, who represents much of Austin and its suburbs, urged Casar previously to remain in the reconfigured district. Doggett announced he will not seek reelection unless the maps are overturned. Democrats say the map disenfranchises Black and Latino voters, while Republicans say it increases political power, not racial discrimination, and courts are likely to review the map.
I will not seek reelection, I had hoped that my commitment to reelection under any circumstances would encourage Congressman Casar to not surrender his winnable district to Trump. While his apparent decision is most unfortunate, I prefer to devote the coming months to fighting Trump tyranny and serving Austin rather than waging a struggle with fellow Democrats.
use his organizing skills and populist message to win over the disaffected, particularly disaffected Hispanic voters.
seniority is an asset, not a liability.
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