Texas Democrats who fled the state over redistricting bill begin returning
Summary
Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a Republican redistricting plan are returning at different times. The lawmakers had fled to prevent a quorum needed to approve new congressional district maps favoring Republicans.Key Facts
- Dozens of Texas House Democrats left Texas to stop a vote on a redistricting plan.
- The plan aims to add five Republican-leaning seats before the 2026 midterm elections.
- President Donald Trump suggested Texas redraw districts to gain more Republican seats.
- Democrats left to deny Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session the quorum to pass the maps.
- Some Democrats are returning as a new special session begins, and GOP officials have threatened arrests.
- A Republican senator asked the FBI to locate fleeing Democratic lawmakers.
- California Democrats introduced their own redistricting plan to counter GOP gains after President Trump’s comments.
- California’s effort could lead to a special election under state law.
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