Federal panel to hear Texas redistricting challenge
A federal three-judge panel will begin hearings on Wednesday to decide whether Texas may implement a recently redrawn congressional map for use in the 2026 midterm elections. The court proceeding in federal court will determine if the map complies with litigation and federal rules governing redistricting, a decision that could reshape House districts and influence national election outcomes.
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🔍 Key Facts
- A federal three-judge panel will begin considering the dispute on Wednesday
- The issue is whether Texas can use a redrawn redistricting map for the 2026 midterm elections
- The hearing takes place in federal court and will decide the map’s legal status and timing for implementation