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The two most populous states are in a political battle poised to have a major impact on the balance of power in Washington DC.
Polling shows more Californians like than dislike temporary redistricting, closures rattle downtown L.A. again, and more big stories
So did California Democrats, especially Gov. Gavin Newsom. In a matter of weeks, they bluffed themselves into the marquee political contest of Trump’s second term, a high-voltage fight to shape the outcome of the 2026 midterms and the remaining years of his presidency.
The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.
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AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balance
Moves by Texas Republicans and California Democrats to redraw their U.S. House districts could disrupt a rare partisan balance in American politics.
Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President Donald Trump, seeking to preserve his Republican Party's slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2026 midterm elections.