Trump would benefit from more Texas Republicans in the House for the 2026 midterm election. Texas' redistricting plan could give him what he wants.

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.

A vote on the proposed maps had been set for Monday in the Texas House of Representatives.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made threats about removing some members of the opposition from their seats.

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

At the behest of Donald Trump, the state is pushing to restructure congressional maps to add as many as five seats for Republicans

A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections.

Trump would benefit from more Texas Republicans in the House for the 2026 midterm election. Texas' redistricting plan could give him what he wants.

A bid to redraw the Texas map to give Republicans five more House seats is drawing threats of retaliation from Democrats other states.

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Texas Democrats may have bought their party some time with their walkout, but both parties are mobilizing to redraw U.S. House maps ahead of the midterms.

The White House is already looking to expand its redistricting effort to more red states.