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Obama joins the fight as Democrats plan payback for Trump's Texas scheme to rig midterms

Even as it seems entirely inevitable that Texas Republicans will follow through on their goal of gerrymandering the state to ...

Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate race

All three Democrats are either declared or potential contenders for the Senate seat on the ballot in next year's midterm ...

Texas Redistricting Moves Closer as Millions Pour Into California Fight

The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.

Obama applauds Texas Democrats for fighting back against gerrymandering

We can’t let a systematic assault on democracy just happen and stand by,” the former president said on a Zoom call with Texas ...

Obama firmly weighs in on Trump-backed plan in Texas

Former President Barack Obama praised Texas Democrats who left their state to block the passage of a GOP-led redistricting ...

Barack Obama sends message to Texas Democrats over redistricting battle

Former President Barack Obama has said he is "so proud" of Texas House Democrats who have fled the Lone Star State to break ...

National poll: Majority of Democrats back California’s effort to counter Texas despite claims of hating gerrymandering

Democratic officials from former President Barack Obama to the party’s congressional leaders have united behind California’s bid to draw a map that imperils a half-dozen House GOP incumbents in next ...

Texas Senate debates redistricting bill, is expected to pass it easily

The Texas Senate on Friday began debating a bill that redraws the state's congressional maps at the behest of President ...