Redistricting war underscores growing power of state legislatures

Jul 31, 2025 - 12:00
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Redistricting war underscores growing power of state legislatures
The brewing war over redistricting is underscoring the increasing importance of state legislatures heading into the midterms.  Texas Republicans unveiled a new set of proposed House lines on Wednesday, creating five more Republican-friendly districts ahead of 2026. Legislators in states like New York and Maryland are similarly beginning to take measures into their own hands amid the…