House Majority Whip Tom Emmer admitted the party will not win all 13 targeted seats, acknowledging that the redistricting push fell short of goals. To mitigate losses, Republican candidates and super PACs have spent nearly $100 million on advertising since September 1 in nine vulnerable districts. Some observers argue the maps remain advantageous in standard political environments, while strategist Dennis Lennox warned the strategy could result in a "dummymander" that loses seats.
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Republicans May Gain Zero Texas Seats From Redistricting Push
US Politics9 days ago
House Republicans are facing a collapse in projected gains from a strategic campaign to redraw congressional maps, with analyst Harry Enten suggesting the party may pick up no seats in Texas. While the GOP created 14 new strongly red districts in an unprecedented mid-decade effort, only five are now considered sure wins. Projections for total gains across Texas and Florida have dropped to 3 seats from an initial goal of 9, as Hispanic voters shift back toward Democrats.
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