The Supreme Court's decision to allow a controversially gerrymandered map to stand for the 2026 elections is sparking outrage and discussion. Users are reacting to this ruling, which they believe deliberately dilutes the political power of Black and Latino voters, leading to concerns about the fairness and democratic integrity of future contests. This directly impacts millions of Texans whose voices could be suppressed, fueling passionate debate online.
Yeah, by the demographics NC is more blue than (say) Minnesota. NC, however, is a failed democracy. International watchdogs have found its elections bad even by the US' low standards. Texas is also more democratic by demographics, but when the vote doesn't matter...
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When I Said North Carolina Wasn’t a Democracy, People Called Me Crazy
They’re not saying that anymore.
Redistricting plans demanded by President Trump in states like Texas and Missouri — meant to capitalize on his stronger showing among some urban voters in 2024 — could backfire, as cities in Florida, New Jersey and Virginia returned to Democratic voting patterns in 2025's off-year elections.
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GOP redistricting could backfire as urban, immigrant areas turn back to Democrats | Arizona Mirror
GOP reversals in this year’s elections, especially in some urban and immigrant communities, are setting off alarm bells for Republicans using redistricting to try to keep control of Congress in next y...
The Supreme Court is allowing a map that was already ruled unconstitutional to stand for the 2026 elections—deliberately weakening Black and Latino political power in Texas.
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Supreme Court upholds Texas' gerrymandered congressional map - Dallas Examiner
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Texas' illegal racial gerrymander to remain in place for the 2026 election is a setback for fair representation.