Episode 853: Texas Governor Signs Gerrymandered Congressional Maps; Missouri Governor Calls Special Session, with More States Likely to Follow
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 3, 2025
Texas Governor Signs Gerrymandered Congressional Maps; Missouri Governor Calls Special Session, with More States Likely to Follow
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed his legislature’s mid-decade Congressional redistricting maps August 29th, manipulated to gain the GOP five seats at President Donald Trump’s request. After California’s move to counteract it, Missouri’s governor called a special session, and more states are considering rigging their Congressional maps.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Pew Research - Redistricting between censuses has been rare in the modern era
Texas Tribune - Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seats
CalMatters - Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know
NPR - At Trump's urging, Missouri jumps into redistricting race to help Republicans
MO Gov. Mike Kehoe - Governor Kehoe Announces Special Session on Congressional Redistricting and Initiative Petition Reform
Missouri Independent - Missouri governor calls lawmakers back to Capitol to gerrymander congressional map
Indiana Capital Chronicle - GOP legislative leaders break redistricting silence as opponents deliver signature-backed petition
CBS News - Florida could be next big target for Republican redistricting before 2026 elections
Groups Taking Action:
NAACP, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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