Texas governor signs new voting maps pushed by Trump to gain five GOP seats in Congress in 2026
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a win for Preside
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a win for Preside
Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map, adding five Republican-leaning U.S. House districts after Democrats fled state to try to block the redistricting vote.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a Republican-friendly redistricting bill approved by the state legislature, finalizing a new congressional map pushed by President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the "One Big Beautiful Map" bill into law on Friday. The new map is expected to increase Republican representation in Congress by five seats. | Border / Cartel Chronicles
The Texas maps drafted in rare mid-decade redistricting have prompted a gerrymandering tug-of-war for voters with Democrats in states across the country.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed into law a new House map on Friday that’s expected to give Republicans five additional pick-up opportunities ahead of 2026, delivering the GOP a major win before the midterms while opponents challenge it in court. “This is Gov. Greg Abbott.
