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Race takes centerstage in GOP push to redraw Texas congressional map
Newsom floats redistricting retribution if Texas GOP redraws its maps as midterm election approaches
With midterm elections approaching, political leaders across the country are sharpening strategies to retain or flip key congressional seats - and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is signaling a possible shift in redistricting policy if Texas redraws its maps to favor Republicans.
Texas redrawing congressional district after feds say maps unconstitutional
The map of Texas congressional districts. Tarrant County is represented by Republicans Craig Golman (12), Roger Williams (25), Beth Van Duyne (24), Jake Ellzey (6) and Brandon Gill (26), along with Democrats Marc Veasey (33) and Jasmine Crockett (30). State of Texas
'Sacred Covenant' – How the Paxton divorce rocks the bruising Republican Senate primary in Texas
Will Ken Paxton's divorce be a turning point in the Texas Senate race?
The news of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce from his wife of 38 years may be a gift to at least one Texan: his Republican primary opponent, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton and Cornyn have been barreling toward a bruising 2026 primary battle to represent Republicans in the Texas Senate race next fall.
Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case
Texas to consider redistricting congressional map in special session
The state legislature will take the rare step of considering a mid-decade redrawing of district lines in light of concerns raised by the Justice Department.
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Voting Rights Plaintiffs and Texas Officials Spar Over Mid-Decade Redistricting
A group of plaintiffs in a case challenging the State’s redistricting map have asked the trial court to reopen testimony in the case in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to call a special session to consider redrawing some of
Texas’ special session on floods, taxes, THC, redistricting could also spend time targeting transgender life
Gov. Greg Abbott called for the first special session of the 89th Texas State Legislature Wednesday, and set 18 topics for the session. Transgender advocacy groups said that one topic will impact
Jasmine Crockett's Chances of Winning Texas Senate Primary—Poll
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has not announced a Senate run, leads by double digits against a Democrat who recently ran for Senate.
Colin Allred's Chances of Winning Texas Senate Election: Polls
"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.
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Randall County GOP chair charged with felony election fraud
He's accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.
Starbase is Elon Musk's city in Texas for SpaceX employees. Here's everything you need to know.
Starbase is Elon Musk's city in Texas for SpaceX employees. Here's the lowdown on its history, government, and controversy.
Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special legislative session later this month.