Redistricting: What Happens When The Party With Power Gives Themselves More
Redistricting: What Happens When The Party With Power Gives Themselves More
Texas state senators are gathered in the Senate chamber on the first day of the 87th Legislature's third special session at the State Capitol on September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Tamir Kalifa/Getty Images hide caption
Texas state senators are gathered in the Senate chamber on the first day of the 87th Legislature's third special session at the State Capitol on September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas.
Tamir Kalifa/Getty ImagesLike lawmakers across the country, the Republican majority in Texas is getting ready to redraw the lines that define state and congressional voting districts. Those lines cement the shape of political power in the state for the next decade — and it's perfectly legal for the party in power to draw them to its own advantage.
Texas Tribune reporter James Barragán and Michael Li of the Brennan Center discuss redistricting in Texas, and around the country.
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This episode was produced by Sam Gringlas and Brent Baughman. It was edited by Brianna Scott, Justine Kenin, Lee Hale, Acacia Squires, and Fatma Tanis. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.