đşď¸ Redistricting Showdown Heats Up Ahead of 2026 Elections
Former President Trump urged Texas lawmakers to quickly approve a new voting map that could give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress. Democrats had stalled the vote by walking out for two weeks, but theyâve now returned, and Governor Greg Abbott is pushing hardâcalling a second special session and vowing to keep going until the map passes.
đ California Fires Back
In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom is backing a plan to add five Democrat-friendly districts by skipping the usual independent commission. Voters would need to approve it in a November referendum. Newsom says itâs about fighting back against Texasâs move.
âď¸ Nationwide Ripple Effect
Other states are jumping in. Republicans in Florida, Ohio, and Missouri are eyeing new maps, while Democrats in New York and Maryland are exploring ways to balance the scales. With the U.S. House majority hanging by a thread, both sides are racing to redraw the battlefield before 2026.