Texas Republicans push forward a map that has reignited the battle over US redistricting.

Texas Redistricting Vote: The Texas legislature's lower chamber passed a new electoral map aimed at helping Republicans maintain their US House majority for the 2026 midterm elections, despite Democratic protests that delayed the vote.

Democratic Opposition: Over 50 Democrats walked out to oppose the redistricting plan, which they claim violates the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution, leading to national attention on the issue.

Republican Strategy: The Republican leadership expedited the legislative process to pass the map along party lines, with plans to replicate similar strategies in other states to gain additional congressional seats.

California's Response: In retaliation, California lawmakers proposed bills for a voter referendum to create a new congressional map, with Governor Gavin Newsom emphasizing a need to "fight fire with fire" against Texas's aggressive redistricting efforts.