Gavin Newsom, Kathy Hochul issue warnings after Texas redistricting vote
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Gavin Newsom, Kathy Hochul Issue Warnings After Texas Redistricting Vote
The Texas House approved the proposed congressional map by an 88-52 party‑line vote. Democrats said they would mount legal challenges and urged broader pushback from governors and allies. The Lone Star State’s GOP also felt partisan pressure and backing from President Donald Trump to press the plan further along and approve it. The vote occurred after weeks of partisan standoffs in Austin, including a Democratic walkout, as it heightened concerns that states could spark a mid‑decade redistricting “arms race” ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Democratic Governors Gavin Newsom and Kathy Hochul of California and New York, respectively, issued brief warnings to Texas after the Republican-led state legislature voted Wednesday evening to advance a controversial congressional redistricting plan.
Newsweek reached out to GOP Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s office via email for comment.
Why It Matters
The vote occurred after weeks of partisan standoffs in Austin, including a Democratic walkout, as it heightened concerns that states could spark a mid‑decade redistricting “arms race” ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Texas Republicans said the map could produce as many as five additional GOP‑leaning seats; Democrats said they would mount legal challenges and urged broader pushback from governors and allies.
The Lone Star State’s GOP also felt partisan pressure and backing from President Donald Trump to press the plan further along and approve it.
What To Know
Posting to X after the vote passed, Newsom said, “It’s on, Texas.”
Hochul also said in a post to X, “Game on.”
The Texas House approved the proposed congressional map by an 88-52 party‑line vote, advancing the legislation to the state Senate, where passage is expected.
It’s on, Texas. — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) August 20, 2025
What People Are Saying
Trump on Truth Social Tuesday: “CONGRATULATIONS TEXAS! The July Border Statistics are in and, once again, they are the LOWEST RECORDED NUMBERS IN UNITED STATES HISTORY. The U.S. Border Patrol reported ZERO releases of Illegal Aliens into the Country. Texas’ Border is Safe and Secure, and the entire World knows it. All we need to do is keep it this way, which is exactly why Texas Republicans need to help us WIN the 2026 Midterm Elections, and pass their new Bill, AS IS, for the ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL CONGRESSIONAL MAP!
“With the Texas House now in Quorum, thanks to GREAT Speaker Dustin Burrows, I call on all of my Republican friends in the Legislature to work as fast as they can to get THIS MAP to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, ASAP. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
This is a developing story that will be updated with additional information.