Texas Democrats Flee State to Block Trump-Requested Mid-Cycle Gerrymandering
Texas Governor Abbott called special session in July 2025 at former President Trump’s request to eliminate Democratic urban seats through mid-cycle redistricting. Most brazen attempt at mid-decade gerrymandering would have created five additional Republican districts. House Democrats broke …
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