OTB50- Texas Redistricting Battle Spreads Nationwide - On the Ballot

On this episode: Texas lawmakers are considering mid-decade changes to the state’s congressional map after President Donald Trump called for them to create five additional Republican-leaning districts. In response, some Democratic legislators have left the state to block a quorum, delaying a vote. There's a LOT going on in this rapidly evolving story — to help bring you up to speed, this episode features two interviews:
First, Texas Tribune reporter Eleanor Klibanoff details the actions taken by both parties, including fines, legal measures, and debates over “coalition districts” under the Voting Rights Act.
In the second half of the show, independent election analyst Nathaniel Rakich breaks down the national context, discussing how states such as California and Florida are weighing similar changes, the procedural and legal challenges involved, and how these developments could affect control of the U.S. House in 2026.
Check out Rakich’s work: https://x.com/baseballot 

Categories: Politics & Civics

Starring: Norm Leahy