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Empty chairs belonging to Texas House Representatives remain empty as House Republicans conduct business on the floor of the Texas Capitol, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo ...

Some states have taken actions to rein in partisanship in redistricting. The redistricting battle gripping Texas has put a spotlight on the ongoing debate over gerrymandering and its long-term effects ...

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, a Democrat from Indiana, said redrawing Indiana's congressional maps will eliminate bipartisanship and ...

new video loaded: Texas Democrats Leave State to Block Vote on Redrawn Political Map transcript Their attempts to disenfranchise Texans is being – the tool they’re using is a racist, gerrymandered map ...

A group of voters is challenging North Carolina’s new Republican-drawn congressional map in federal court.