Scotus Lets Texas Use Redrawn Map To Boost GOP Seats
7 weeks ago
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived a redrawn congressional map for Texas — a map critics say is designed to add more Republican representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The ruling reverses a lower court decision that blocked the map, citing likely racial discrimination. Under the revised boundaries, as many as five Democratic-held districts could flip to Republican control. The map was approved earlier this year by the Republican-led Texas legislature and signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
Supporters — including top state and national Republicans — hailed the decision as a major win for conservative representation. Opponents called the ruling a blow to fair voting rights. The court’s unsigned order renews the map just months before the next major midterm election, potentially reshaping the balance of power in Congress.
The decision comes amid a nationwide wave of redistricting efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms, as state legislatures in both parties reconsider district boundaries. Challenges are expected in multiple states as activists and lawmakers battle over fairness and partisan advantage.
The ruling reverses a lower court decision that blocked the map, citing likely racial discrimination. Under the revised boundaries, as many as five Democratic-held districts could flip to Republican control. The map was approved earlier this year by the Republican-led Texas legislature and signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
Supporters — including top state and national Republicans — hailed the decision as a major win for conservative representation. Opponents called the ruling a blow to fair voting rights. The court’s unsigned order renews the map just months before the next major midterm election, potentially reshaping the balance of power in Congress.
The decision comes amid a nationwide wave of redistricting efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms, as state legislatures in both parties reconsider district boundaries. Challenges are expected in multiple states as activists and lawmakers battle over fairness and partisan advantage.
