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Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions “inspiring."

CBS News · 3h

Texas Republicans take victory lap after redistricting vote, Democrats vow to fight back

Texas Republicans took a victory lap after an early morning vote Saturday that sought to give their party an edge during the 2026 midterms. Democrats in Texas plan to challenge the legality of the new congressional map,

The Washington Post on MSN · 12h

The states where Trump, Republicans plan to bring redistricting fights next

After Texas and California, the legislative action in a nationwide redistricting battle is set to move to Missouri and three other Republican-led states.

Democrats, California and redistricting

The Associated Press on MSN · 4d

Texas Democrats end walkout over redistricting as California prepares to retaliate

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats ended a two-week walkout Monday that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps to his advantage.

Reuters · 1d

California lawmakers swiftly pass, governor signs, Democrats' redistricting plan

The California legislature approved on Thursday a redistricting plan aimed at giving Democrats five more seats in the U.S. Congress, countering a partisan advantage President Donald Trump sought from a Republican move to redraw political maps in Texas.

Times of San Diego on MSN · 5h

California Democrats see redistricting push as way to build momentum for party

California Democrats are hoping to turn the push for voters to approve new congressional maps into a referendum on Trump.

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Obama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new maps

Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.

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Obama weighs in on Newsom’s California redistricting strategy amid Texas debate

Former President Barack Obama gives his approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy as Texas debates ...

Obama firmly weighs in on Trump-backed plan in Texas

Former President Barack Obama is applauding Texas Democrats for leaving their state in an attempt to block the passage of a ...

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Obama applauds Texas Democrats for fighting back against gerrymandering

We can’t let a systematic assault on democracy just happen and stand by,” the former president said on a Zoom call with Texas ...

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'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas redistricting

The former president lent his support to Gavin Newsom's retaliatory redistricting plan shortly before Texas Republicans ...

Obama applauds Newsom's redistricting plan in CA; calls it 'smart, measured approach'

As redistricting battles continue to escalate across the nation, some big names are speaking out to voice their opinions.

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Texas Democrats get boost from Obama for blocking GOP redistricting plan

Former President Obama joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny GOP redistricting ...

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'Morning Joe,' Obama Applaud Democrats' Counter to Texas Redistricting: 'Let's Dance' | Video

While MSNBC "Morning Joe" hosts agreed that redistricting efforts nationwide were "bad for government," several agreed that ...

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Barack Obama sends message to Texas Democrats over redistricting battle

Former President Barack Obama has said he is "so proud" of Texas House Democrats who have fled the Lone Star State to break ...

Obama joins the fight as Democrats plan payback for Trump's Texas scheme to rig midterms

Even as it seems entirely inevitable that Texas Republicans will follow through on their goal of gerrymandering the state to ...

Texas Senate Debates Redistricting Bill, Is Expected to Pass It Easily

Republican State Senator Pete Flores looks over redistricting maps as the Republicans attempt to pass a bill that would ...

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