The redistricting efforts in Texas may secure five additional congressional seats for Republicans, significantly affecting national political control. Retaining the House could enable GOP dominance during Trump's entire term. While potential shifts among Latino voters could less favor Republicans, actions in Texas and Ohio signify challenges for Democrats. California's Governor Newsom plans a mid-decade redraw, complicated by an independent process requiring voter approval. This situation illustrates a willingness among Republicans to manipulate redistricting for political gain, affecting governance and undermining attempts at nonpartisan reforms initiated by Democrats after 2010's Republican successes.
Redistricting is supposed to happen once every ten years, not in the middle of a decade, and underscores just how willing Republicans are to stomp on the metaphorical necks of Democrats.
Governor Gavin Newsom has said he'd trigger a mid-decade redraw of House districts if Texas successfully completes its own gerrymander, but California has an independent redistricting process.
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