Texas, Republicans and congressional maps
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Beto O'Rourke said Democrats should be "ruthlessly focused on winning power" through their own redistricting in California as Texas Republicans began a special session.
Texas Democrats are considering their options to block a Republican-led effort to redraw the state's congressional maps during a special session that began Monday
Texas Republicans want to redraw the state's congressional districts to gain an advantage in next year's election. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., says Democrats must counter or become complicit.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNGOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional districtThe prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.
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Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points, challenging Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez.
In 2001, the Texas legislature deadlocked on new congressional maps.
The window for Texas to directly strengthen Democrats’ national position might be opening sooner than expected.