In an effort to hinder Republican attempts to redraw Texas congressional maps, Democratic lawmakers have left the state for Chicago. According to sources, the move is aimed at leveraging the presence of a predominantly Democratic city and state government, in which the party holds sway. This strategy seeks to limit President Trump’s influence over the redistricting process, an initiative that has sparked concerns among Democrats about partisan gerrymandering.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-03/democratic-lawmakers-to-flee-texas-in-bid-to-halt-redistricting