CNN 5 Things 7:05 PM ET: SCOTUS Greenlights New TX Congressional Map
Dec 5, 2025
The Supreme Court has given the green light for Texas to implement a redistricting map that benefits Republicans. This decision comes just in time for the upcoming midterm elections in 2026. The implications of this move could reshape political dynamics in the state and beyond. Tune in for intriguing insights on how this ruling will influence the electoral landscape!
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Lower Court Ruling Overruled
- A lower court had found the new boundaries likely unconstitutional for being racially drawn.
- The Supreme Court blocked that ruling, letting the contested map stand for elections.
SCOTUS Allows Partisan Texas Map
- The Supreme Court allowed Texas to use a new congressional map that favors Republicans.
- That decision could shape control of the House in next year's midterms and help Trump's congressional effort.
Map Decision Affects Nationwide Strategy
- Using the new map prevents a potential disruption to Trump's nationwide strategy to keep a Republican House.
- Had Texas been blocked, it would have upended that effort ahead of the midterms.