Episode 848: Texas Senate Republicans Approve Gerrymandered Congressional Map; California Democrats Pass Bill to Put Retaliatory Maps on the Ballot
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 25, 2025
Texas Senate Republicans Approve Gerrymandered Congressional Map; California Democrats Pass Bill to Put Retaliatory Maps on the Ballot
Texas and California took further steps in a Congressional gerrymandering arms race, as theTexas Senate approved a Congressional redistricting map likely to gain five GOP seats in the midterm. In retaliation, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill also with gerrymandered maps which needs a voter majority to bypass the state’s independent redistricting commission.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
KDFW - Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Texas Tribune - Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk
CA Senate President Mike McGuire - Legislative Democrats Announce Plan Empowering Voters to Protect California
Politico - California moves forward with gerrymander to counter Texas
Politico/California Constitution Center - Polling on CA Voter Support of Newsom Proposal
California State Senate - Proposed Congressional Map
CalMatters - Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know
Stateline - As Democrats fight ‘fire with fire,’ gerrymandering opponents seek a path forward
Groups Taking Action:
Fair Maps Texas Action Committee, Common Cause, FairVote
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