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The Trump administration's efforts to make Texas a less competitive state in the midterm elections could be sunk by the state's Republican party, according to a report by Democracy Docket. At issue is a request from Trump's Department of Justice for Texas state officials to redraw their congressional map.
Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.
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
"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.
After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has not announced a Senate run, leads by double digits against a Democrat who recently ran for Senate.
Democrats last carried Texas in a presidential election 49 years ago, last elected a U.S. senator there in 1986 and have lost all statewide elections since 1994. Texas Republicans could, however,
It’s going to be tough for the GOP to hang on to the House. But tilting the map via redistricting in Texas and Ohio could help.