Summary
Texas and California are both working on changing their congressional maps. Texas aims to add more seats that favor Republicans, while California is trying to counter this move by creating more seats for Democrats. The process in each state involves legislative approval and, in California's case, voter approval due to an independent commission.
Key Facts
- Texas plans to add up to five new seats in Congress that favor Republicans.
- Texas Republicans passed a new district map in the state House with an 88-52 vote.
- California is planning a new map to create more Democrat-leaning seats.
- California requires a two-thirds vote in the state legislature and a special election for voter approval.
- Former President Donald Trump has influenced several states to pursue redistricting that could benefit Republicans.
- Former President Barack Obama supported California's efforts to counter the Texas map.
- Texas Democrats delayed the map approval by 15 days through a protest action.
- The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed drawing district lines for partisan purposes.
