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Texas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory map

In a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative ...

States double down on redrawing congressional maps after Texas' plan kicks off national brawl

The process of changing congressional maps to try and ensure one party's victory over another — called gerrymandering — has ...

Gavin Newsom announces ‘BEAUTIFUL MAPS’ in redistricting showdown with Trump, Texas GOP

Gov. Gavin Newsom is advocating for California to redraw its congressional districts and offset a similar GOP-led effort in ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for a special election to allow for a new congressional map in California

The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas ...

Texas state Senate passes new Republican drawn congressional map as House Dems remain on the lam

Texas Senate approves Republican-drawn redistricting maps in 19-2 vote as nine Democrats walk out in protest while House ...

Trump’s new congressional map in Texas still stymied as Gavin Newsom urges president to give up

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President ...

Obama praises Texas Democrats and calls state redistricting effort ‘a systematic assault on democracy’

Former President Barack Obama waded into the debate over redistricting in a zoom call with Texas House Democrats on Thursday, ...

'We're fighting for the American people,' says Texas state Rep. Gene Wu

Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu joined ABC News Live to talk about the state's House Democrats, who left Texas to prevent a vote on new congressional maps during a special voting session.