Texas Democrats fled the state on Sunday to stall a vote on a new electoral map that would add five new GOP seats in the House of Representatives.
Trump requested that Texas Governor Greg Abbott order a new round of redistricting in an effort to protect the Republican House majority.Â
Texas’ newest redistricting effort came at President Trump’s request, and several Democrat-led states are considering following suit.
Texas’s attempt at a mid-decade redistricting is highly unusual and comes as President Trump seeks to protect the Republican House majority.Â
