81 m. ago Texas Dems begin to crack, confirm return to state after fleeing to obstruct GOP redistricting: report

Texas House Democrats plan to return to the state after fleeing to block GOP redistricting efforts, local Texas media has confirmed.

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14 h. ago Dems suggest GOP redistricting has forced them to play partisan politics, Republicans argue nothing's changed

Democrats say GOP redistricting efforts are forcing them into partisan retaliation, but Republicans argue that partisan map drawing has always been part of the Democrats' game plan.

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3 d. ago California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early November to place its own redistricting plan on a ballot measure before voters.

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3 d. ago Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from funding Texas Dems who fled to stop GOP redistricting vote

A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O’Rourke’s nonprofit after the state AG accused him of unlawfully fundraising for Democrats who fled to block GOP bills.

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4 d. ago Texas House fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' redistricting showdown with GOP

Texas Democrats geared up for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward with their controversial redistricting.

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4 d. ago Party of 'crazies': Dems comply with outrageous redistricting stunts due to primary threats, state rep says

Texas Democrats continue exodus to liberal states over GOP redistricting as Republicans launch bribery investigations and President Donald Trump supports the redistricting push.

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5 d. ago Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

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5 d. ago FBI agrees to help locate Texas Democrats who fled state to sabotage GOP redistricting plan, Cornyn says

FBI agrees to help Texas locate Democratic lawmakers who fled state to block GOP redistricting vote after Sen. John Cornyn's request to Director Kash Patel.

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5 d. ago FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Sen. John Cornyn says FBI Director Kash Patel granted his request to assist with locating Texas Democrats who fled the state over GOP redistricting efforts.

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6 d. ago GOP governor nominee pushes redistricting to oust state's lone House Dem

South Carolina Republican Ralph Norman joins the growing national push for redistricting battles, targeting Jim Clyburn's district in a bid for a 7-0 GOP delegation.

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6 d. ago Texas state Democrat apologizes for comparing GOP redistricting plan to the Holocaust

Democratic Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones invoked the Holocaust while discussing state Democrats like herself fleeing the state to avoid a vote on redistricting.

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6 d. ago Texas flood relief waits as redistricting fights block the legislature

Tens of millions of dollars have been donated for Texas flood relief. But families wait for help, as the Texas GOP decided to prioritize redistricting and Democrats decamped to block votes.

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7 d. ago Democrats' chair vows to fight 'tooth and nail' to stop Trump, Republicans, in redistricting battle

Democratic Party leaders pledge aggressive response to Republican redistricting push ahead of 2026 midterms as both parties battle for House control.

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8 d. ago Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state

The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill.

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8 d. ago Texas Democrats flee the state to try to stymie GOP redistricting effort

In a midterm election battle spreading across the country, Republicans leading the Texas Legislature are trying to meet and redraw Congressional lines to help the GOP hold the majority in Congress. Democrats in Texas have fled to other states to try to block them from meeting.

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8 d. ago AWOL Texas Dems threatened with expulsion, felony charges for absence amid redistricting battle

Gov. Gregg Abbott says state Democrats who skipped town to derail a GOP-backed redistricting effort could face expulsion from office and even potential felony charges.

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8 d. ago Texas Dems gone AWOL may soon be subject to arrest warrants, House Speaker says

Gov. Gregg Abbott says state Democrats who skipped town to derail a GOP-backed redistricting effort could face expulsion from office and even potential felony charges.

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8 d. ago Abbott orders arrest of AWOL Texas House Dems after warrant issued by House Speaker

Gov. Gregg Abbott says state Democrats who skipped town to derail a GOP-backed redistricting effort could face expulsion from office and even potential felony charges.

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8 d. ago Democrat NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Vows 'War' over GOP Redistricting in Texas

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is declaring "war" on Republicans over plans in Texas proposing a new congressional map that would likely result in five pickups for the GOP. The post Democrat NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Vows ‘War’ over GOP Redistricting in Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Texas House Democrats break quorum, leave state to stop GOP redistricting plan

At least 51 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday, to break quorum ahead of a vote on a bill that would dramatically redraw Texas' congressional maps.

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