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Investing.com -- The Texas Senate on Friday began debating a bill to redraw the state’s congressional maps, a move that could flip five Democratic-held seats to Republicans.
The bill, which passed the state House on Wednesday, was expected to receive Senate approval on Friday. Texas Governor Greg Abbott was anticipated to sign it into law shortly thereafter.
The redistricting effort comes at the request of President Donald Trump as part of a nationwide battle over congressional district boundaries. Republicans have openly stated that winning more congressional seats in Texas would help maintain their narrow majority in the U.S. House during next year’s midterm elections, despite polls suggesting challenges for the party.
Other Republican-controlled states are considering similar redistricting actions, while Democratic-led states are moving to counter these efforts. The California legislature approved its own redistricting plan on Thursday that aims to add five congressional seats for Democrats.
Unlike the Texas plan, which requires no voter approval but faces potential legal challenges from Democrats, the California redistricting plan must be approved by voters in the November election.
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