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Trump’s Redistricting Campaign Tests His Power in the States

The effort by President Trump and his allies is the latest example of them trying to rewrite the rules to squeeze out every possible political advantage.

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In Austin, Texans protested the state’s redistricting efforts, which have been encouraged by President Trump.
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The Texas Redistricting Fight, Explained

Here is why Democrats in the Texas House left the state, why Republicans in the Legislature want to redraw political maps and why other states are involved.

© Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times

A committee of the Texas House held a hearing on redistricting in July at the State Capitol in Austin.
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