Summary
The Texas Senate is voting on new voting district maps for the 2026 midterm elections. If approved, these maps will be sent to the governor for signing. The changes are part of a larger trend of reshaping voting districts in several states.
Key Facts
- The Texas Senate is meeting to vote on new congressional voting maps.
- The maps are intended for the 2026 midterm elections.
- Republicans are pushing for these maps to create five new GOP seats.
- If the Senate approves, the maps go to Governor Greg Abbott for approval.
- Texas' redistricting effort is influencing other states, like California.
- California recently passed a bill for new Democratic-leaning districts.
