GOP Governors Push Trump-Backed Redistricting in Texas and Missouri

Abbott’s "One Big Beautiful Map," finalized after two contentious special legislative sessions, aims to secure GOP dominance in the 2026 midterms by shifting five districts currently held by Democrats. The governor celebrated the signing on social media, declaring that Texas would become "more RED in Congress." The legislation has already triggered lawsuits from the NAACP and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, following a dramatic but ultimately unsuccessful attempt by state Democrats to block the map through a quorum break.

In Missouri, the push for a "Missouri First Map" faces significant local backlash. John Bisognano, president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, noted that a broad coalition of Missourians—from union members to business leaders—has opposed mid-decade gerrymandering. Despite this, Kehoe appears set to prioritize federal alignment over local sentiment. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin criticized the move as a blatant attempt to dilute voter power, warning that Republicans are attempting to handpick their electorate to insulate themselves from public dissatisfaction over recent budget policies.