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Texas Democrats fled the state to halt legislation to redraw congressional districts in favor of Republican candidates.
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Raw Story on MSN'Shot across the bow!' Dems rally at Gavin Newsom's fiery attack on GOP
Democrats cheered Thursday as Gavin Newsom delivered a fiery attack on the GOP's redistricting efforts. Newsom announced during a press conference that California would move forward with a special legislative session to redraw its electoral maps to counter the efforts of Texas Republicans.
Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety.
Texas Democrats packed their bags and made plans to be out of the state for weeks. Some are missing big events, like their kid's first day of school.
The gerrymander would benefit the GOP and dilute Black and Brown voters’ power. The House may now decide its fate.
South Florida districts are in the crosshairs as Gov. Ron DeSantis brings nationwide redistricting battle to Florida after President Donald Trump demands more Republican congressional districts.
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