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Texas appeals to U.S. Supreme Court after federal judges block newly drawn Congressional maps for next year's midterm elections
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. The redrawn map sparked a nationwide redistricting battle and is part of President Trump's efforts to preserve a Republican majority in next year's midterm elections.

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Texas Public Radio · 3h
SCOTUS to weigh pivotal decision on which congressional map Texas can use in the 2026 midterm elections
Dissenting Judge Slams Colleagues for Blocking Texas Congressional Map
Why Trump’s plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire
As President Donald Trump laid it out to reporters this summer, the plan was simple.

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Court Blocks New Texas Congressional Map Drawn by Republicans
The Economist · 1d
The US in brief: Texas hold ‘em
Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midterms
The ruling, which is likely to be appealed, is a major setback for President Donald Trump and Republicans, who had made Texas the centerpiece of a national campaign to redraw maps ahead of the midterm...

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Texas Rep. Castro slams gerrymandering attempt: 'Abbott is the most corrupt governor in America'
Texas GOP’s redistricting setback raises questions for other redrawn maps
KSAT

Which congressional map? Would-be candidates await final word on Texas election map as filing deadline draws near

Republicans hope the U.S. Supreme Court will overrule a three-judge panel and bring the new map back into play, but the deadline for candidates to file is less than three weeks away, Dec. 8.
San Antonio Current

Court order on Texas redistricting forces election officials, parties to scramble — again

First, a switch to new congressional maps. Now, a switch back to the old ones, with a key deadline approaching, and another reversal possible.

What Texas constitutional amendments passed? Results from Election Day 2025

Missed the 2025 Election Night results from Texas' special elections? Here's a look at what passed and who won.

Lawsuit halts Texas’ $3 billion dementia fund

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasts “frivolous” lawsuit attempting to block the fund that voters approved Nov. 4. Plaintiffs claim voting machines were faulty.

Two Democrats advance to a special election runoff for a deep-blue Texas House seat

Christian Menefee, the county attorney of Harris County, and attorney Amanda Edwards advanced to the runoff, NBC News projects.

What elected offices are up for election in 2026 in Texas? Here's what to know

A list of federal, state and county offices up for election for the Texas 2026 March primaries and November general elections. Here's what to know.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN

Special runoff election set for North Texas' Senate District 9 seat

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a runoff election for the state Senate's District 9. The special election for the North Texas seat has been set for Jan. 31. The runoff election is to decide the winner of the seat previously held by Sen. Kelly Hancock, who resigned in June.
The Texas Tribune

Court order on Texas redistricting forces election officials, county parties to scramble — again

Texas officials preparing for elections under new congressional maps must quickly reverse course because of a federal court order blocking the use of the maps.

Texas Republicans in some counties are pushing to count ballots by hand in next year's primary

Critics warn the move, which requires more time, money and staffers, could lead to confusion, errors and delayed results in key contests in Texas in March.
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