Trump’s Push Redistricting: GOP Eyes 5 New Red Seats in Texas Ahead of 2026 Midterms

In a significant development that could reshape the political landscape, President Donald Trump has urged Texas Republicans to pursue mid-decade redistricting to add five new Republican-leaning congressional seats before the 2026 midterm elections. This announcement, made during a call with Texas GOP lawmakers on July 15, 2025, signals a strategy to strengthen the party’s hold on the U.S. House of Representatives.