3 d. ago Rising Democrat star James Talarico jumps into key Senate race in Texas

Former teacher and Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the Democratic primary for Texas Senate seat held by John Cornyn.

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7 d. ago ‘Deranged obsession’: Newsom hit with lawsuit over ‘retaliatory’ California redistricting push

A Texas congressman is suing California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over a “retaliatory and unconstitutional" redistricting bill he signed in August.

Events

1 week ago Mark Teixeira has a message for Texas Dems after redistricting: 'Have better policies'

World Series champion Mark Teixeira gave Democrats who were upset with Texas’ new congressional map a message during an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports."

Events

1 week ago Texas governor signs new redistricting bill, setting up loss of Democratic seats in US House

Texas governor signs new redistricting bill, setting up loss of Democratic seats in US House  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Texas Democrat Reps. Al Green, Jasmine Crockett Seek Injunction Against Mid

TX Reps. Al Green and Jasmine Crockett filed a motion in federal court to block implementation of Texas’s newly approved congressional redistricting plan. The post Texas Democrat Reps. Al Green, Jasmine Crockett Seek Injunction Against Mid-Decade Redistricting Map appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago GOP foils Texas Democrat’s attempt to stall redistricting plan

GOP foils Texas Democrat’s attempt to stall redistricting plan  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Abbott clears final redistricting hurdle as Texas Senate passes new Trump

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

Politics

3 w. ago California Democrats Pass Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans

State lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help Democrats flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.

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3 w. ago Gavin Newsom’s Redistricting Ballot Fight Raises $6.2 Million Online

The figure makes plain how a gerrymandering push that began in Texas but spread nationwide has energized the Democratic base.

Economics

3 w. ago Newsom, California Democrats move to counter Texas redistricting with partisan map

California Gov. Gavin Newsom used his Democratic supermajority in the state to craft and push a new congressional map that favors Democrats in an effort to nullify the expected new congressional map from Texas.

Politics

3 w. ago Texas Democrat who rails against billionaire cash takes $59K from Trump

James Talarico's office defended accepting Republican billionaire funds while proposing a $10,000 cap on campaign contributions to Texas state lawmakers.

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3 w. ago Texas Dem abruptly leaves call with Newsom, other party members after being told she’s committing felony

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier abruptly left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other party members after she was told she was committing a felony.

Politics

3 w. ago Abbott scores big win in redistricting battle as Texas Democrats' blockade collapses

While Gov. Greg Abbott blasted through a Democratic blockade and advanced a new congressional map, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is eying a new map in his state.

Politics

3 w. ago Obama Endorses Newsom’s Redistricting Proposal as a ‘Responsible Approach’

The former president suggested that Democrats opposing G.O.P. efforts in Texas and elsewhere should advance their own gerrymandering plans.

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3 w. ago Trump urges Texas Republicans to swiftly pass redistricting maps while Newsom, California Dems counter

Texas Democrats end walkout as GOP-controlled legislature prepares to vote on redistricting maps that could flip five congressional seats to Republicans

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3 w. ago California Republicans sue to stop Newsom, Democrats from pushing redistricting plan

California Republicans sue to stop Democrat redistricting push as Texas GOP advances similar map changes in high-stakes congressional battle ahead of midterms.

Politics

3 w. ago Dem Texas lawmaker spends night on state House floor after refusing GOP

A state lawmaker has refused to leave the Texas Capitol as Republicans use police to prevent Democrats from fleeing the state over a redistricting vote.

Society

3 w. ago Texas Democrat Rep. Locks Self in House Chamber After Refusing Police Escort

Texas State Representative Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) slept at her desk on the floor of the State House after she refused to sign a document that required a police escort to allow her to leave the building. The Texas speaker of the House made any Democrat legislator who wanted to leave the building sign a pass agreeing to be escorted by a Department of Public Safety trooper to ensure their return to the chamber when required. The post Texas Democrat Rep. Locks Self in House Chamber After Refusing Police Escort appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Texas Democrat spends night in Legislature protesting police shadowing in redistricting battle

Texas Democrat spends night in Legislature protesting police shadowing in redistricting battle  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago With Texas Dems back, Trump urges Legislature: ‘Pass this Map, ASAP’

Following Texas Democratic lawmakers’ return on Monday, President Donald Trump urged the state legislature to move quickly to pass a highly controversial redistricting bill "ASAP."

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