4 h. ago Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions “inspiring."

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4 h. ago Texas Democrats get boost from Obama for blocking GOP redistricting plan

Former President Obama joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny GOP redistricting effort, cheering on their efforts.

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5 h. ago Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

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5 h. ago Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Redistricting Plan

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

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6 h. ago Obama rallies Texas Democrats who left state to block GOP redistricting plan

Former President Obama joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny GOP redistricting effort, cheering on their efforts.

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7 h. ago California will move forward with redistricting vote to counter Texas, Newsom says

California Gov. Newsom moves forward with putting proposed congressional maps on the ballot in Nov. 4 special election in attempt to counter GOP redistricting in Texas.

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7 h. ago Gavin Newsom Calls Special Election November 4 to Save Democracy by Eliminating Republican Seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday that he is calling a special election November 4 to tear up the state's congressional map in favor of a gerrymandered map to eliminate Republican seats. The post Gavin Newsom Calls Special Election November 4 to Save Democracy by Eliminating Republican Seats appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Newsom rolls out California's ballot initiative to counter Texas redistricting: ‘Don't poke the bear'

Newsom rolls out California's ballot initiative to counter Texas redistricting: ‘Don't poke the bear'  NBC Los Angeles

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10 h. ago Newsom unveiling California redistricting effort to counter Trump

Democratic Gov. Newsom teams with congressional leaders to unveil strategy against GOP efforts to create Republican-friendly districts in multiple states.

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18 h. ago The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states

State leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places.

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32 h. ago Texas Democrats who fled could face felony bribery charges, governor says

Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and disrupt redistricting efforts could face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital.

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36 h. ago Newsom says California to draw congressional maps to 'END TRUMP PRESIDENCY'

Newsom said the new maps will "END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY."

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36 h. ago Dems face scrutiny over congressional representation gaps in blue states: 'Don't have clean hands'

Several Democratic states show significant disparities between President Donald Trump's 2024 vote share and Republican congressional seats amid Texas redistricting controversy.

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42 h. ago How a U.S. Senate Race Is Shaping the Fight Over Redistricting in Texas

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying to be the tougher candidate on Democratic lawmakers who left Texas, as potential Democratic rivals seek their own spotlight.

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47 h. ago California governor demands Trump abandon Texas redistricting push, threatens ballot measure response

California governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redraw congressional maps in retaliation against Texas redistricting efforts, demanding Trump intervene to stop GOP push.

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52 h. 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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53 h. ago Texas state Senate passes new Republican drawn congressional map as House Dems remain on the lam

Texas Senate approves Republican-drawn redistricting maps in 19-2 vote as nine Democrats walk out in protest while House Democrats remain out of state.

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60 h. ago Chuck Todd warns America is heading towards a 'cold civil war' as redistricting battle continues

Former NBC host Chuck Todd argued that America is heading towards a "cold civil war" on "The Chuck Toddcast" on Tuesday as redistricting battles in states like Texas and California continue.

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65 h. ago Contributor: California must fight Texas' redistricting fire with fire

Contributor: California must fight Texas' redistricting fire with fire  Los Angeles Times

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3 d. ago Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues

The battle over mid-decade redistricting in Texas -- where the state’s congressional lines could be redrawn well ahead of the upcoming census -- continues Monday.

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