Texas State Representative James Talarico has indeed stated that the attempt to redraw the state’s congressional maps mid-decade was a move by Donald Trump and Texas Republicans to rig elections due to their unpopular policies. Talarico is currently a candidate for the U.S. Senate in the Democratic primary for the 2026 election. Key Points of Talarico’s Argument: Motivation: Talarico argues that if Republican policies were popular, they would not need to redraw electoral maps to ensure victory.

A federal three judge panel in Texas has ruled that the new congressional maps drawn by MAGA Republicans are an illegal racial gerrymander. The court temporarily blocked the map, which means the old version of Texas’s 18th Congressional District will be used for the March 2026 primary. One of the judges on the panel was appointed by #DonaldTrump, a detail that underscores how clear the racial discrimination was in the map design. Texas has faced repeated federal challenges over racially biased m