Trump and Texas GOP's Bold Strategy: A Gerrymandering Plan to Secure Five Additional Seats for the 2026 Midterms

By Black Star News Photos: YouTube Screenshot\Wikimedia Commons Donald Trump and Texas Republicans have initiated a plan to manipulate congressional boundaries in order to secure an additional five House seats for the upcoming 2026 mid-term elections, specifically aiming to undermine particular Democratic strongholds. The targeted Democratic regions include Austin, Dallas, Houston’s metro area, and South Texas. The proposed redistricting would create new districts that would predominantly favor white voters. Democratic Representative Greg Casar, representing the 25th District, whose Austin seat is at risk, condemned this political maneuvering. He cautioned, “If Trump is allowed to dismantle the Voting Rights Act here in Central Texas, the ramifications could extend nationwide.” Casar urged Democrats to unite in opposition and mobilize against this unlawful proposal. Other Democrats potentially affected include Reps. Julie Johnson, Marc Veasey, Jasmine Crockett, Al Green, Joaquin Castro, Sylvia Garcia, and Lloyd Doggett. Addressing concerns about his future, Doggett emphasized that Republicans have repeatedly failed to eliminate him through redistricting efforts and pledged to keep fighting collaboratively. Democratic governors are alarmed, suggesting that if Texas Republicans succeed, it may prompt similar actions in other states. This could trigger a “redistricting arms race,” warned a Democratic legislator. Recent discussions in Texas, led...