REDISTRICTING

 

Donald Trump’s Redistricting Demand Threatens Democracy in Texas

 

In a stunning and dangerous move, former President Donald J. Trump has called on Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Legislature to undertake a mid-decade redistricting process—an unprecedented power grab that threatens the very foundation of representative democracy in Texas. Under pressure from Trump, Republican lawmakers are seeking to redraw congressional maps well before the next Census, with the clear intent of silencing Democratic voices, targeting communities of color, and rigging future elections in favor of the GOP.

 

This blatant attempt at partisan gerrymandering could strip power from Black, Latino, and urban voters in Central Texas and beyond, undermining fair representation in Washington. Rather than focusing on real issues like public education, flood recovery, healthcare, and infrastructure, Texas Republicans are prioritizing political manipulation at the expense of voter trust and constitutional fairness.

 

Democratic activists and voting rights organizations across the state are sounding the alarm. They are organizing, mobilizing, and challenging this authoritarian tactic to ensure every Texan—regardless of race, ZIP code, or party affiliation—has a voice that counts. Now more than ever, Texans must stay informed, speak out, and defend the right to fair maps and equal representation.

 

What is redistricting?

 

Redistricting (noun – politics) Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect changes in population, usually after each U.S. Census (every 10 years). The goal is to ensure that each district has roughly equal population so that every person’s vote carries the same weight in elections.

 

However, redistricting can be used politically—when one party controls the process, they may draw district lines to favor their own candidates, a tactic known as gerrymandering.

 

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4. Cast your ballot—because your vote is your voice, and every voice matters in shaping the future we all share.