A Texas House panel on Saturday advanced a new congressional map as state Republicans power ahead with a strategy backed by President Donald Trump to hold on to the House majority in the 2026 midterms.

The mid-decade gerrymander aims to blunt any gains Democrats may see in the 2026 midterms ― and is likely to spark an arms race.

Texas Republicans unveiled a redrawn congressional map that they hope will result in a gain of five seats in the U.S. House after the 2026 midterm elections.

Redrawn congressional maps pushed by Trump could secure five Republican seats ahead of next year’s midterms

A Texas House panel on Saturday advanced a new congressional map as state Republicans power ahead with a strategy backed by President Donald Trump to hold on to the House majority…

US president has urged Republicans to redraw map to help the party net a handful of seats in the midterms next year.

The map includes redrawn districts that would help defend the Republicans' slim House majority in next year's midterms.

President Donald Trump is seeking to give the GOP more cushion ahead of the 2026 midterm elections