Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has pushed a mid-decade redistricting plan for Texas, leading to a nationwide battle over congressional maps. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has followed suit, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) proposing a California congressional map that would flip five Republican seats over to Democrats.
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Meanwhile, more Republican states, including Ohio, Florida, Indiana and Missouri, are moving forward with or considering their own redistricting efforts, as are Democratic states such as Maryland and Illinois.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, joins Texas state House Democrats for a press conference at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union hall on Aug. 4, 2025, in Warrenville, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
The walkout ended when Democrats returned on Monday, saying they had accomplished their goals of blocking a vote during the first special legislative session and persuading Democrats in other states to take retaliatory steps.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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