Texas redistricting battle
Federalist Wire: ... The battle over redistricting in Texas intensified on August 5, 2025, when Republican Governor Greg Abbott submitted an emergency petition to the Texas Supreme Court, seeking the ouster of Democratic House leader, state Representative Gene Wu, following a mass exodus of Democratic lawmakers aimed at blocking a Republican-led redistricting effort. On August 3, over 50 Democratic legislators left Texas to prevent a quorum, halting a vote on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump. The proposal aims to reconfigure Texas’s 38 congressional districts to favor Republicans, potentially flipping five seats currently held by Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Abbott’s legal action claims that Wu and other Democrats who fled the state have effectively abandoned their posts, warranting their removal. The governor’s petition specifically targets Wu, arguing his leadership role amplifies the impact of his absence. The governor further accused Wu and his...