Summary
Texas Democrats have left the state to prevent a vote on a redistricting plan that could favor Republicans. Representative James Talarico, a Democrat, talks about this move from Illinois.
Key Facts
- Texas Democrats are blocking a vote by leaving the state.
- The vote is about a mid-decade redistricting plan.
- Redistricting involves changing the boundaries of electoral districts.
- The plan is believed to favor Republicans.
- James Talarico, a Texas Democrat, is in Illinois discussing the situation.
