Summary
Texas and California are working to change their congressional voting maps. This change is happening because of a push from former President Trump to help Republicans keep more seats in the U.S. House. Both states aim to add more seats in favor of their parties.
Key Facts
- Texas and California are redrawing their congressional district maps.
- Former President Trump encouraged Texas to create more Republican-leaning districts.
- Texas currently has 38 House seats: 25 Republicans and 13 Democrats.
- Texas lawmakers proposed adding five Republican-leaning seats.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a plan to counter Texas's changes.
- California's proposal requires voter approval because of its independent redistricting commission.
- Texas Democrats temporarily left the state to delay a vote on the new map.
- Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott supports the new redistricting map.
