Democrats return to Texas after walkout to block redistricting effort

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to block a controversial redistricting effort ended their two-week standoff on Monday, allowing progress on a new electoral map backed by Republican President Donald Trump. Their return gives the Texas House the quorum needed to move forward with approving a map that adds five new congressional districts likely to favour Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Aug 19, 2025 - 03:00
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Democrats return to Texas after walkout to block redistricting effort
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to block a controversial redistricting effort ended their two-week standoff on Monday, allowing progress on a new electoral map backed by Republican President Donald Trump. Their return gives the Texas House the quorum needed to move forward with approving a map that adds five new congressional districts likely to favour Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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