1A 'If You Can Keep It': The Fight Over Redistricting In Texas
Aug 11, 2025
Reed Wilson, founder of Pluribus News, joins Texas State Representative Ann Johnson and author David Daly for an insightful discussion on Texas redistricting. They explore the dramatic Democratic exodus to protest GOP map-drawing, raising critical questions about gerrymandering and voter representation. The podcast dives into the implications for the 2026 midterms, the need for electoral reform, and the fight over political power in a state where every vote counts. Expect intense political maneuvering and a call for fair representation!
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Trump Openly Asked For Five Seats
- Donald Trump publicly said Texas is 'entitled to five more seats.'
- That admission galvanized a mid-decade redistricting push with national stakes.
Mid-Decade Redistricting Is Unusual But Legal
- Texas can legally redraw maps mid-decade even if it's rare.
- Lawmakers are using 2020 census data, not a new count, to justify changes.
Lawmakers Fled To Stop A Vote
- In 2003 and again now, Democrats fled Texas to deny quorum and block redistricting votes.
- They stayed out-of-state to stall maps that would shift seats to Republicans.
