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Texas Republicans Pass Controversial Redistricting Map Despite Democrat Protests and Lawsuits

Texas Republican-led legislature gave initial approval to a new electoral map that is expected to give the GOP an additional five seats in the U.S. House after Democrats protested the change.

Texas Republicans Pass Controversial Redistricting Map Despite Democrat Protests and Lawsuits
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The Texas Legislature has given initial approval to a new electoral map that is expected to benefit Republican candidates by giving them an additional five seats in the US House of Representatives. The move comes after Democrats protested the changes, which were designed to redraw congressional districts to favor GOP voters. The redistricting process aims to adjust district boundaries based on population shifts and demographic changes.

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