The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 8, 2025
Redistricting Week: A Gerrymandering War is Breaking Out Before the 2026 Midterms with Both Sides Threatening to Cheat on Their Maps
With sinking approval ratings and the 2026 midterms looming, President Donald Trump asked Texas legislators to further gerrymander Congressional maps and preserve a GOP advantage in the U.S. House. Sinking to the challenge, Democratic states are threatening to cheat in their states, too.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Pew Research - (2022) With legislative redistricting at a crucial stage, most Americans don’t feel strongly about it
American Democracy Minute - Will Texas and Ohio Redraw Congressional Districts Before the 2026 Midterms?
The Hill - Trump’s net approval rating hits new low of second term
CBS News - Trump wants Texas to redraw its congressional map to pick up more GOP seats. Here's what to know.
Associated Press - Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
The Hill - Here are the states to watch in the redistricting arms race
NPR News - Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims
Texas Tribune - Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats
U.S. House of Represenatives - Party Breakdown
Groups Taking Action:
Common Cause , Fair Districts PA, Campaign Legal Center
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