Texas, Democrats and redistricting
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The California governor’s fight over district lines is no defense of democracy but a ruling-class ploy, exposing the Democrats’ complicity with Trump in austerity, repression and war.
“When we return, we will be ready to fight this map with every weapon available — from the streets to the statehouse to the courthouse,” said Rep. Ramón Romero Jr., a Fort Worth Democrat who chairs the Mexican American Legislative Caucus said in a Monday statement.
Democratic lawmakers in Texas returned to the state on Monday, ending a two-week walkout that broke quorum and temporarily blocked Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps at the behest of U.S.
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Maddow Blog | Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.18.25: Texas Democrats return to Austin after two weeks
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* After two weeks away, Democratic state House members in Texas are returning to Austin, ending a walkout that temporarily derailed a Republican mid-decade redistricting scheme.
High-stakes redistricting battles unfold in Texas and California as Republicans and Democrats push new congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterm elections.