Texas Democrat calls Trump’s redistricting plan a major crisis
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) has expressed serious concerns about GOP efforts regarding rezoning in Texas, referring to the situation as a “five-alarm fire.” He urged Democrats to respond decisively. “What’s happening in Texas is alarming. Donald Trump has already indicated his intentions to push similar measures not just here but nationwide,” Casar, who chairs the […]
Democrats criticize Trump for Texas redistricting: ‘Desperate move’ to ‘hold onto control’
House Democrats are urging President Trump and his Republican allies to rethink congressional district lines in Texas ahead of the midterms, charging that the GOP is manipulating the system to retain its grip on power. “It’s abundantly clear why Republicans are taking these steps. They recognize that they’ll likely lose their majority next year,” remarked […]
Abbott reveals that redistricting will be part of Texas’s special session.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced on Wednesday that rezoning will be part of the upcoming legislative special session later this month. The governor stated that this session will focus on legislation to address constitutional issues raised by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Congressional Districts. Abbott mentioned last month that he had called for […]
Republicans consider redistricting in Ohio and Texas to strengthen their slim majority
Republicans are eyeing potential district changes in Ohio and Texas as they strive to safeguard their slim majority in the House for the upcoming year. In Ohio, new zoning laws require updates because the current district map was passed without bipartisan support prior to 2026. Texas is also revising its districts, possibly adding this issue […]
Supreme Court to revisit important Louisiana redistricting matter
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing arguments about Louisiana’s potential addition of a second Congressional District that would have a majority of Black voters. This situation raises significant questions about the future of the Voting Rights Act. A decision from the court is anticipated on Friday, along with their final opinions for the term. “These […]
Redistricting helps Republicans, Democrats flip House seats
Republicans were optimistic about their chances of winning big in North Carolina. “We're going to go from being a Democrat to being a Republican…This seat is a big plus for the Republicans,” said Congressional candidate Brad Knott, RN.C., along with vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio. spoke at a meeting. A few days […]
Redistricting shakes up Georgia’s 6th Congressional
After redistricting, Georgia's 6th Congressional District is poised to flip its party representation system. The district will be represented by Republican Rich McCormick, who was first elected in 2022. He is currently running to represent the 7th District, currently held by Democrat Lucy McBath. McBath is running alongside Republican Jeff Criswell in the 6th District […]
Ohio voters push to get amendment ending political redistricting on the ballot
(The Center Square) – A constitutional amendment to prevent political redistricting is expected to appear on Ohio’s ballot in November. The “Citizens Not Politicians” campaign submitted 731,306 signatures from all 88 Ohio counties to Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office, calling for a constitutional amendment to establish an independent redistricting commission. The proposal has broad […]
‘A Wash’: Redistricting Won’t Hurt GOP Chances At Keeping The House, Experts Say
Changes in congressional district boundary lines across several states do not appear to have damaged Republicans’ chances of maintaining a majority in the House of Representatives after 2024’s elections, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and New York have experienced redistricting processes ahead of the 2024 election. While experts had […]
Federal judges uphold Florida redistricting, giving Republicans a win ahead of 2024 election
Florida’s congressional redistricting plan sponsored by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis was upheld Wednesday by a panel of federal judges, rejecting claims that it discriminates against Black voters in the Sunshine State. The unanimous ruling is a major victory for Republicans heading into the 2024 elections, as the new maps resulted in former Democratic Congressman Al […]