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Back to EpisodesTexas Democrats Skip Town to Block a GOP Gerrymander
Episode 1860
Published 1 year, 2 months ago
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Dozens of Texas lawmakers flee the state, denying a legislative quorum that Republicans need to enact a new U.S. House map that could gain them five seats in the 2026 midterms. But how long can the absent Democrats stay away, since Gov. Greg Abbott can keep calling special sessions? And will Democrats really retaliate by redistricting California, New York or Illinois?
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