Washington, D.C. — Today, John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s  announcement that redistricting will be on the agenda in Texas’ upcoming special legislative session:

“Despite the fact that Texas is in a state of emergency, instead of focusing on the well-being of his constituents, Governor Abbott’s focus is how Republicans can enact a mid-decade gerrymander to secure unearned power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

“Texas’s congressional map already silences the voices of thousands of Texans. That’s why Texas voters have spent the last three years in court challenging it for violating the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Now, Texas Republicans want to enact an even more egregious gerrymander, because they are afraid of voters who are furious with their unpopular MAGA agenda and horrific budget bill. 

“This is an attack on democracy. Trump and Republicans in Congress know that they cannot win fairly in 2026, so they are demanding that Abbott cheat.” 

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