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Photos of Texas redistricting standoff as Democrats flee state

Empty chairs belonging to House Democrats remain empty during a session convocation in the State Capitol — AP

By Associated Press

Published August 5, 2025 4:54 pm

By The Associated Press

A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps escalated as dozens of Democratic lawmakers fled the state to block a vote on a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects.

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