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Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped

Republican-led states pursued redistricting after Trump called for it, but the article describes uncertainty about the expected electoral gains.

Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
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Sep 30, 2026
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A redrawn map has not guaranteed Republicans the House gains they sought in Texas and Florida, as candidates face voter concerns about prices and President Donald Trump's agenda. Republican Eric Flores, running against Vicente Gonzalez in Texas, says he expects a close race.

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President whose redistricting push is the broader subject of the story

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Republican House candidate challenging Vicente Gonzalez in Texas's 34th Congressional District

Flores's version of this story ↗

Democratic representative who ran in a separate Florida district

Democratic representative and Flores's opponent

Former president cited by Vance in comments about prices

Republican representative facing a challenge in a redrawn Texas district

Democratic House candidate challenging De La Cruz

House Democrats' national campaign chair

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former Democratic presidential nominee referenced in Texas district results

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President who appeared with Flores and promoted his candidacy

Darren Soto
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Democratic representative in a Florida district Republicans targeted

Kathy Castor
D · FL-14

Democratic representative in a Florida district Republicans targeted

Jared Moskowitz
D · FL-23

Democratic representative whose Florida district was redrawn

Democratic House candidate in Florida's 22nd Congressional District

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