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Texas, Trump and congressional maps

Obama firmly weighs in on Trump-backed plan in Texas

Former President Barack Obama praised Texas Democrats who left their state to block the passage of a GOP-led redistricting proposal.

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What states are doing in the battle over congressional maps as Texas pursues plan Trump sought

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States double down on redrawing congressional maps after Texas' plan kicks off national brawl

Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote

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Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions “inspiring."

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Obama applauds Texas Democrats for fighting back against gerrymandering

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Obama praises Texas Democrats and calls state redistricting effort ‘a systematic assault on democracy’

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California pushes partisan plan for new Democratic districts to counter Texas in fight for US House

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on Nov. 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps

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Texas Republicans start another redistricting session. California Democrats will counter.

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Newsom, Dems Try To Out-Trump Texas on Redistricting

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Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

With their absence, the Texas Democrats prevented a vote on the map by the denying the State House a 100-member quorum it needed.

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Democrats are nearing a return to Texas after quorum break over GOP redistricting

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Texas Democrats poised to end standoff: 5 things to know

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Obama Slams Texas GOP's Gerrymandering Plot As 'Power Grab'

Two prominent Democratic governors also warned they were ready to trigger redistricting in their states if Texas' off-cycle remap proceeds.

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Obama Rallies Texas Democrats Against GOP’s Gerrymandering Power Grab

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — At a critical crossroads for voting rights and fair representation, former President Barack Obama lent his voice—and unwavering support—to Texas House Democrats who’ve taken an extraordinary stand.

Texas Democrats Who Left State Plan Return to Start Legal Fight

Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump are planning a return to the state early next week, shifting tactics so they can fight the plan in court.