Summary
Lawmakers in Texas and California are working on new voting district maps for congressional elections. In Texas, Republicans aim to gain more U.S. House seats, while Democrats in California are trying to do the same in their state.
Key Facts
- Texas and California are the two most populous states in the U.S.
- New district maps are being prepared before the 2026 midterm elections.
- Texas Republicans plan to increase their number of seats in the U.S. House.
- California Democrats want to gain more seats by changing district lines.
- The changes are influenced by past presidential election results.
- In Texas, the aim is to shift five House seats to the GOP.
- In California, a ballot measure was approved to let voters decide on new district lines.
