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Democrats who fled Texas to block the GOP's redistricting effort plot their exit strategy

Lawmakers are now framing their ability to prevent new maps from passing during one special legislative session as a victory. But Republicans are poised to call another.

Austin American-Statesman · 2h

Democrats are nearing a return to Texas after quorum break over GOP redistricting

We're prepared to bring this battle back to Texas under the right conditions and to take this fight to the courts,” said Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston in a statement.

The New York Times · 36m

Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

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

Gavin Newsom announces ‘BEAUTIFUL MAPS’ in redistricting showdown with Trump, Texas GOP

Gov. Gavin Newsom is advocating for California to redraw its congressional districts and offset a similar GOP-led effort in ...

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California moving forward with partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas’ move

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on Nov. 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps. The goal is to win ...

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Texas Democrats weigh their end game and Trump makes his mark on D.C.: From the Politics Desk

Plus, ahead of Friday's summit, Trump threatens “very severe consequences” if Putin doesn’t agree to end the Russia-Ukraine ...

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Democratic strategist says party lacks 'moral authority' on Texas redistricting fight

Texas redistricting battle intensifies as Republicans push for five new seats and California considers emergency measures to ...

CBS Texas on MSN19d

Texas Democratic Party Chair on Blue Texas, attempting to make gains in the state in 2026

Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder tells Jack Fink about Blue Texas and their new attempt to make gains in Texas in 2026.

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“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes ...

McALLEN — Democrats are ready to fight for South Texas. That is the message Kendall Scudder, the new chair of the Texas Democratic Party, shared last weekend as he visited the Rio Grande Valley ...

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Former Democratic advisor says party's rhetoric on redistricting is getting 'a little out of control'

Former Democratic advisor Dan Turrentine warned that his party's dramatic redistricting language could hurt their chances of ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN6d

Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state

Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue that leaving the state to halt legislative action ...

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