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After weeks of delays, Texas Republicans who control the state House are slated to begin the process for their controversial redistricting plan.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas House to take up GOP congressional map delayed by Democrats’ walkout
Republican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
Former President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he supported a proposal by California Democrats to redraw congressional lines in response to a Republican-led push in Texas to gain additional US House seats but expressed unease with the broader effects of political gerrymandering.
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Redistricting showdown returns to the Texas Legislature floor
The redistricting fight returned to the Texas House. Lawmakers wasted no time pressing each other on the details.
Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate
Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desire to reshape U.
Republicans highlight California Democrats' past statements supporting independent redistricting as Newsom pushes mid-decade redistricting ballot initiative
California state lawmakers have started a series of legislative hearings to advance a partisan plan aimed at winning Democrats five more House seats.