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Supreme Court Approves Texas Congressional Map Favoring Republicans for 2026 Elections

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Texas, allowing the state to implement a newly redrawn congressional district map that is expected to add up to five Republican seats in the 2026 midterm elections. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings that had blocked the map due to concerns over racial gerrymandering and potential voter disenfranchisement, marking a significant legal victory for Texas Republicans amidst ongoing debates about electoral fairness.

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The Wall Street Journal5 hours ago

The Supreme Court will allow Texas to use a congressional map that adds as many as five Republican seats for next year’s midterm elections, boosting the GOP’s chances of retaining control of the House of Representatives

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to allow Texas to implement a newly redrawn congressional district map, which is anticipated to add as many as five Republican seats in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This decision comes after previous federal court rulings had blocked the map's use, citing concerns over its legality and potential voter disenfranchisement.

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Global News5 hours ago

U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas to use new, Trump-backed electoral map

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Texas, allowing the state to implement a new congressional redistricting map that is expected to benefit the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings that had rejected the map due to concerns over potential racial gerrymandering.

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The Guardian6 hours ago

Supreme court allows Texas to use new congressional map favoring Republicans in 2026 elections – US politics live

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The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a new congressional map for Texas that favors Republican candidates in the upcoming 2026 elections, impacting the March primaries. This ruling allows Texas to implement a redistricting plan that could significantly alter the political landscape in the state.

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NBC News6 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Texas to use new congressional map

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Texas, allowing the state to implement a new congressional redistricting map that is expected to benefit the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings that had blocked the map's use, marking a significant legal victory for Texas Republicans.

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Fox News6 hours ago

SCOTUS allows Texas to use Trump-pushed redrawn congressional redistricting map favoring Republicans

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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an emergency ruling allowing Texas to implement a newly redrawn congressional district map that is expected to favor the Republican Party in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This decision reinstates a map that had previously been blocked by federal judges due to concerns over potential racial gerrymandering.

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Los Angeles Times6 hours ago

Supreme Court rules for Texas Republicans, allowing new election map to go into effect

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Texas Republicans, allowing a newly redrawn congressional district map to take effect, which is expected to benefit the Republican Party in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This decision overturns previous federal court rulings that had blocked the map's implementation.

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NBC News6 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Texas to use new congressional map favoring GOP

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-3 decision that Texas can implement a new congressional district map that is expected to favor the Republican Party, overturning previous rulings by federal judges that blocked its use. This decision is significant as it allows Texas to proceed with a map that could influence the upcoming midterm elections.

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New York Post6 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Texas to use newly drawn congressional district map for 2026 midterm elections

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The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted Texas to proceed with its newly drawn congressional district map for the 2026 midterm elections, a decision that supports the state's Republican leadership. This ruling comes after a series of legal challenges that previously blocked the map's implementation, which was designed to enhance Republican representation in Congress.

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The Guardian6 hours ago

US supreme court approves redrawn Texas congressional maps

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The US Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Texas, allowing the state to add up to five Republican-friendly seats. This ruling overturns a previous lower-court decision that found the maps likely engaged in racial gerrymandering, thus enabling Texas to utilize the new maps for the upcoming midterm elections.

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The Washington Times6 hours ago

Supreme Court restores Texas' GOP-friendly congressional map

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The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated Texas' Republican-friendly congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, overriding a lower court ruling that deemed the map an illegal attempt to diminish minority voting power. This decision allows Texas to proceed with a redistricting plan that is expected to favor the Republican Party.

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