Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet

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By MAYA SWEEDLER, LEAH ASKARINAM and SIMRAN PARWANI

WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas set the stage for this year’s redistricting battle by drawing a new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in the midterm elections. Now, with primaries underway, the party’s hopes hinge on a key question — whether voters who helped elect President Donald Trump two years ago will show up for other Republican candidates when he’s not on the ballot.