The state of Texas on Nov. 21 appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court a federal court ruling striking down a newly redrawn election map that was expected to increase Republican representation in the state’s U.S. House delegation.
Republicans currently enjoy a razor-thin majority over Democrats in the House of Representatives, and Texas Republicans currently hold 25 of the state’s U.S. House seats. Democrats hold 12 seats. Congressional elections are scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
The new filing, which was not immediately available on the Supreme Court’s online docket, asks the court to overturn the ruling and issue an order blocking its enforcement for the time being….
Texas Appeals to Supreme Court After Judges Strike Down Congressional Map
