As the 2026 midterm elections approach, states like Texas and California are working to redraw their congressional maps. These efforts aim to influence the balance of power in Congress.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new maps could allow Republicans to gain five additional seats in the House. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed his own redrawn maps to potentially secure five more seats for Democrats.

In Washington state, Governor Bob Ferguson's office was contacted regarding the possibility of redistricting. Ferguson provided a statement expressing his stance on the matter.

"What President Trump is asking for is deeply undemocratic and wrong," Ferguson stated. "It says a lot about his policies that he believes they need to rig the system in order to maintain their m

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