In the latest escalation of America's redistricting wars, President Donald Trump's allies in Texas pushed through a mid-decade congressional map aimed at expanding Republican power, while California Democrats are preparing a ballot measure to redraw their own lines.
The showdown underscores how gerrymandering, a practice as old as the republic, remains one of the most powerful tools in U.S. politics, and how two of the nation's largest states are engaged in a contest that could shape control of Congress in 2026.
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Jim Thomas ✉
Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.