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LetMyPeopleVote

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7. This ruling is going to affect a number of Texas races
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 05:02 PM
18 hrs ago

Al Green is one of the plaintiffs in this case and was one of the main targets of this redistricting scam. I have known Al for 20 or so years and has work on voter protection efforts with Al. Al represents CD 9 but was redistricted so that much of his district is now in CD 18. Al is currently going to run in CD 18 which was Sylvester Turner's district. Abbott has been an asshole and has kept this seat open for 11 months. There will be a runoff on January 31 between two great young democrats, Christen Menefee and Amanda Edwards. The winner and loser of that runoff would then have to run against Al Green in the March primary.



Jasime Crockett was also targeted and there were rumors that she may run for Texas Senate. If this ruling stand, Jasime will not have to change offices.


In another race, Lloyd Doggett's and another younger democrat's district were in effect merged and Lloyd was going to retire. If this ruling stand, Lloyd does not have to retire


Finally, Al's old district was redrawn to be a very white district and an asshole name Briscoe Cain was going to run in that district. Cain is a real asshole and I would hate to see him in Congress. Here what Cain posted about this ruling


I am really hoping that this ruling stands

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Let's hope so Jbraybarten 18 hrs ago #1
Trump will raise hell with 'Pam' to find a way to overturn CA redistricting on same arguement Attilatheblond 18 hrs ago #2
Oh, I'm sure SCOTUS will find a way to overturn this decision... regnaD kciN 18 hrs ago #4
Sadly, I fear that entirely possible Attilatheblond 18 hrs ago #5
Hellooooooo Shadow Docket n/t BaronChocula 16 hrs ago #22
By my thinking, they don't need to find a way. bluestarone 16 hrs ago #13
100 percent. There's literally no such thing as settled law in our legal system. BannonsLiver 16 hrs ago #24
It's my understanding that the CA redistricting is strictly conditioned on that of TX. John Farmer 18 hrs ago #8
Nah, not now that the people of CA have spoken. They're going through with this. Thanks, Texas. ancianita 16 hrs ago #11
That's not what I'm reading. stopdiggin 16 hrs ago #14
The Texas ruling does not affect California Prop. 50 LetMyPeopleVote 16 hrs ago #19
What happens to California's Prop 50 maps if Texas redistricting efforts are blocked? LetMyPeopleVote 16 hrs ago #17
I guess Texas forgot... COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #28
Good malaise 18 hrs ago #3
Marc Elias coming up after commercials on Nicole malaise 18 hrs ago #6
Bless the Mark Elias Group! ancianita 16 hrs ago #12
This ruling is going to affect a number of Texas races LetMyPeopleVote 18 hrs ago #7
This means Jasmine Crockett can keep her district. ananda 18 hrs ago #9
Yep malaise 17 hrs ago #10
Well, no one ever said Donnie's DoJ was terribly bright. paleotn 16 hrs ago #15
It's really scary how many total dimwits can get law degrees. (or MBAs,, etc.) erronis 16 hrs ago #18
Just remember.... COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #31
But how many politicians graduate below the 50% line in any field. Then went into politics. erronis 15 hrs ago #32
As the old saying goes.... COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #33
The school kids must have called him "Brissy" when he was growing up. nt Exp 16 hrs ago #16
I hope California doesn't back down and they go forward with what they're gonna do until after the midterms oldmanlynn 16 hrs ago #20
That is what I was going to ask, will this mean California may back off? I think they should stay Bev54 15 hrs ago #27
Good, they got what they deserve for trying to rig things. ChicagoTeamster 16 hrs ago #21
The repukes think they are all so clever Javaman 16 hrs ago #23
The meritocracy of super geniuses has a truly spectacular track record IronLionZion 16 hrs ago #25
SCOTUS to the rescue. RandySF 16 hrs ago #26
Yeah, if there's one thing the SC 6 can be relied on for, it's bending rules for Trump muriel_volestrangler 15 hrs ago #30
Oopsie. TomSlick 15 hrs ago #29
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