Summary
A U.S. federal court stopped Texas from using its newly drawn voting maps in the 2026 midterm elections. The court said these maps were racially gerrymandered, meaning they were drawn in a way that unfairly affects voters based on race.
Key Facts
- A U.S. federal court blocked Texas from using new voting maps in 2026.
- The court stated that the maps were racially gerrymandered.
- Texas had redrawn the maps to improve Republican chances in elections.
- The decision may be appealed to the Supreme Court.
- The ruling requires Texas to use maps made in 2021 instead.
- Both Democrat and Republican states have been redrawing maps to gain advantages in future elections.
- The ruling was decided with a 2-1 vote by the judges.
- The maps approved by Texas added five new Republican-leaning districts.
