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Gerrymandering in Texas and California has become a Mexican standoff

February 10, 2026 at 01:30 PM
By James D. Zirin, opinion contributor
Gerrymandering in Texas and California has become a Mexican standoff

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With rulings upholding both the Texas and California maps, the result is that the two states may essentially cancel out each other's partisan gains.

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With rulings upholding both the Texas and California maps, the result is that the two states may essentially cancel out each other's partisan gains. Gerrymandering in Texas and California has become a Mexican standoff. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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With rulings upholding both the Texas and California maps, the result is that the two states may essentially cancel out each other's partisan gains.

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