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Democrats try to separate their tactical use of redistricting from that of Republicans
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder are pushing back against the notion that Democrats' ...
Democrats delay Texas redistricting again, escalating a standoff with GOP leaders
Texas’ redistricting standoff rose to a new level Friday as Democrats once again denied a quorum to allow the House to ...
Texas Democrats fled the state to oppose GOP redistricting. Why this one stayed behind.
Texas state Rep. Richard Peña Raymond battled a Republican redistricting plan in 2003. He's doing it again this year but staying in Texas to fight.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosts Texas Democrats protesting Republican redistricting effort
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote.
Texas AG says he's filed suit to remove 13 absent state Democrats from office in redistricting fight
Texas Democrats geared up for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward ...
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Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight
Democrats concede there’s only so much they can do to keep Texas from redrawing its maps. But they want to encourage blue ...
Texas Democrats plead for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump’s redistricting plan
Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a Republican plan for congressional redistricting are pleading for ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff
More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...
Bernie Sanders calls Texas redistricting push 'pathetic,' urges Dems to 'fight back'
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders argued the Republican redistricting push in Texas is “pathetic,” and he urged Democrats to “fight back.” ...
Senator Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled over redistricting vote
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The FBI has agreed to help track down Democratic Texas lawmakers who fled their state to thwart ...
Texas Democrats’ Redistricting Mutiny Triggers GOP Pay Crackdown
Texas Republicans suspend direct deposit for Democrats in redistricting mutiny, impose fines, and file lawsuits to force ...
Texas legislative standoff continues, flurry of lawsuits flung at state House Democrats protesting redistricting proposal
The Texas House failed to meet quorum for the third time on Friday, as a political showdown continues to play out between ...