SAN ANTONIO – The attention of the country is focused on Texas as state legislators are responsible for redrawing the state’s congressional boundaries.
This is referred to as redistricting, which usually occurs at the start of every decade when new census data is released, but it is currently being addressed due to a request from President Donald Trump.
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The leader is hoping that Texas’ Republican-led legislature can provide the GOP with an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.
Democratic party officials conducted a meeting on Wednesday evening, claiming that Republicans are attempting to manipulate the 2026 midterm elections.
It’s just a straightforward redraw. We will take five seats. These aren’t my words, they are President Trump’s – confidently stating that he wants a map redrawn to influence our upcoming federal election,” said former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. “It’s disturbing. It’s un-American, and it’s against democracy.
Holder stated that redrawing the maps in Texas impacts every region of the country — particularly those in low-income areas.
This uncommon redistricting during the middle of the decade may significantly affect your representation in Bexar County as well.
Some lawmakers express worry that the current redistricting process might lead to San Antonio being underrepresented in the long run.
Redistricting in the middle of a decade is not typical. In fact, according to Jon Taylor, chair of political science at UTSA, it is highly uncommon.
Mid-decade redistricting is uncommon,” Taylor stated. “It does occur, and it frequently happens due to legal challenges. It’s not intended to happen as a result of political partisanship, but that’s where we find ourselves.
Taylor expressed worry that partisan politics could result in inaccurate representation.
The representatives are determining whom they will represent, rather than the opposite.
In Bexar County, five congressional representatives serve: Republicans Chip Roy and Tony Gonzales, along with Democrats Greg Casar, Joaquin Castro, and Henry Cuellar.
Casar stated on Wednesday that altering the maps might result in San Antonians losing their influence in Washington.
San Antonio is a city that, over and over again recently, has been strongly democratic,” Casar stated. “I believe what Donald Trump is attempting to push is for areas like San Antonio to be almost entirely represented by Republican members of Congress.
“They fear the electorate, so they will adjust the rules slightly to gain an edge heading into 2026,” Cuellar stated.
In the meantime, the mother has been the subject of discussion regarding both Roy and Gonzales, neither of whom have made public statements about what the President is advocating for.
Sinclair San Antonio reporter Matt Roy contacted both parties for input on this story, but neither was available.
“If you speak to any of the Republican congressmen, none of them are excitedly saying, ‘Oh, yes, change the lines, change the lines.’ I’ve spoken to many of them. They don’t want to address it,” Cuellar stated.
Taylor mentioned that Republicans might unleash unforeseen consequences by redrawing the maps at this time. He argues that if they attempt to reduce the margins too much—President Trump and Republicans could end up losing seats instead.
