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July 11, 2025

Texas Dems Slam Gov. Abbott Gerrymander Attempt in Wake of Flooding Disaster
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Texas Democrats have blasted Governor Greg Abbott for trying to
orchestrate a "power grab" in the wake of the flooding disaster by
adding a GOP redistricting measure to an upcoming special legislative
session. Texas's voting map is already heavily gerrymandered in favor of
Republicans.


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