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Christian Menefee to host Houston town hall this week to talk redistricting, TX-18 special election

TX-18, once held by civil rights icon Barbara Jordan and most recently by Sylvester Turner, has been vacant since the former mayor's death in March. For decades, the district has been a Democratic stronghold and a voice for Black and Hispanic communities in Houston, represented by figures like Mickey Leland and Sheila Jackson Lee.
Texas redistricting fight provides Democratic Senate contenders with a megaphone
California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats
Why Democrats have limited power to fight Republican redistricting
W hile Democrats such as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul say they will " fight fire with fire " and counter Texas Republicans' planned redistricting, the GOP is in a much stronger position to alter congressional maps in its favor before the 2026 midterms.

White Oak ISD board calls for refunding bond election

WHITE OAK, Texas (KLTV) - The White Oak ISD board has approved a call for a bond election to refinance tax debt of the district. The board approved the measure at its meeting on Monday. The bond proposition is for $1,075,000 that comes with no tax increase.
O'Rourke, Soros-linked groups face call for DOJ probe over alleged funding of Texas Dem walkout
Texas House Democrats weigh return to state; AG Paxton sues Beto O’Rourke over fundraising
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Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for fundraising Texas Dems' walkout

New redistricting map sparks clash over Latino political representation in Texas

Texas Democrats claim that redistricting will disenfranchise the state's Hispanic voters. Republicans say they're amplifying their voices. Who's right?

Texas Gov. Will Push For Controversial Redistricting Map ‘Beyond’ Election Deadline As Democrats Remain Out Of State

The comment marks the latest show of support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made for a congressional redistricting map in the state that could net the GOP five additional seats in the U.S. House.
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Did Texas Dems’ visit to Massachusetts give Healey a political boost?

Gov. Maura Healey, pre-recorded: We are welcoming and are proud to welcome members of the Texas State Legislature who are here today at the State House. We just had a meeting to listen to them, to hear from them about what it is that is happening in Texas.
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'What gives you the right?' CNN's Jake Tapper calls out Texas gov on GOP’s election scheme

A CNN host confronted Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over his efforts to help the GOP fix the 2026 midterm election. Jake Tapper, host of "The Lead," spoke with Abbott about the state's redistricting efforts and Abbott's threats to remove Democrats who broke quorum from their elected seats.

Troup ISD board approves calling for bond election

TROUP, Texas (KLTV) - Troup ISD has approved calling for a bond election in November.
Newsom: California will redraw its districts to counteract Texas
Newsom is ready to redraw California's maps. Here's an overview of where we stand
California tried to play by a higher set of standards with its independent redistricting, Newsom said. An election in November could change that.
Newsom says California to draw congressional maps to 'END TRUMP PRESIDENCY'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will move forward with drawing new congressional maps that he said "WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY" and allow Democrats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Texas election map fight swells into national political warfare

The battle over Republicans’ push to create more red U.S. House seats seats has widened, with red and blue states now moving to counteract each other.