1.0MS NOWhttps://www.ms.nowMS NOWhttps://www.ms.nowTexas Dem Rep pushes Democrats to gerrymander blue states as GOP redraws Texas maprich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="P9V4xWmhPe"><a href="https://www.ms.now/weekends-with-alex-witt/watch/texas-dem-rep-pushes-democrats-to-gerrymander-blue-states-as-gop-redraws-texas-map-243909189733">Texas Dem Rep pushes Democrats to gerrymander blue states as GOP redraws Texas map</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.ms.now/weekends-with-alex-witt/watch/texas-dem-rep-pushes-democrats-to-gerrymander-blue-states-as-gop-redraws-texas-map-243909189733/embed#?secret=P9V4xWmhPe" width="600" height="338" title="“Texas Dem Rep pushes Democrats to gerrymander blue states as GOP redraws Texas map” — MS NOW" data-secret="P9V4xWmhPe" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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https://www.ms.now/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1753651440032_n_witt_johnson_election_texas_gerrymandering_fire_with_fire_250727_1920x1080-x39w0e-1.jpg19201080President Trump is urging Texas lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional maps, although state maps are typically drawn at the end of each decade, making the timing ahead of the 2026 election unusual for such a move. Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX), whose district may be targeted by the GOP to maintain their majority in Congress, joins Alex Witt to discuss.