Texas Republicans have unveiled a new congressional map designed to boost their chances of gaining five additional seats in Congress, intensifying the political battle ahead of the next election cycle.
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ congressional map illegal, allowing the current map to remain in place ahead of upcoming elections, a significant win for Texas Republicans.
Texas House Republicans have unveiled a new congressional map aimed at gaining five GOP seats. The redistricting effort seeks to strengthen the party’s hold amid ongoing partisan battles in the state.
Texas Republicans approved a Trump-backed congressional map Wednesday after Democrats ended a two-week walkout, allowing the GOP to advance their redistricting plan ahead of the 2024 elections.