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Supreme Court Allows Texas Map, Boosting GOP
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The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use its new congressional map for the 2026 election, potentially adding five more seats for the Republican party. The decision supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a case brought by the League of United Latin American Citizens, who argued the map was illegally gerrymandered. The majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, criticized the lower court for interfering with an active primary campaign. The dissenting opinion was written by Justice Elena Kagan, with critics expressing disappointment and supporters celebrating the decision as a win for conservatives.
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