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Why California and Texas are at the centre of a redistricting battle

The two most populous states are in a political battle poised to have a major impact on the balance of power in Washington DC ...

Democrat Lloyd Doggett won’t seek reelection if courts don’t overturn Texas redistricting

Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett will no longer run for reelection to his seat if Republicans' redrawn House map isn't shot down in ...

What to know about the legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California

Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President Donald Trump, seeking to preserve his ...

Thwarting Trump and Texas? Polling shows Californians are warming up to temporary redistricting

Polling shows more Californians like than dislike temporary redistricting, closures rattle downtown L.A. again, and more big ...

Exclusive: Gene Wu joins strategy call with Democratic legislators about fighting GOP-run redistricting beyond Texas

Texas state Rep. Gene Wu joined a private strategy call on Thursday with Democratic leaders from other GOP-led states that ...

Texas Republicans are proposing stiff new penalties for quorum breakers after redistricting delay

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for legal penalties for lawmakers who impede action in the Legislature after Texas House ...

California moves forward with gerrymander to counter Texas

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday to place a gerrymandered congressional map on the ballot in California, aiming to flip five GOP-held House seats and offset Texas Republicans’ ...

Texas redistricting moves closer as millions pour into California fight

The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.