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Green, other Texas incumbents at risk of losing primaries over redistricting
- The Texas Legislature approved a new congressional map that could tilt districts in favor of Republicans in the 2026 elections.
- Al Green now faces a Democratic primary against Rep. Christian Menefee in the newly drawn 18th District.
- Julie Johnson relocates to the 33rd District after the map redraw, creating a high-profile primary with Colin Allred.
- The map change follows a legality fight over racial gerrymandering, with the Supreme Court allowing its use for 2026.
- Green has a long history of impeachment advocacy against Trump dating back to 2017.
- The 18th District includes much of the old 9th District and shifts Green away from his southwest Houston base.
- The redrawing aimed to provide Republicans an advantage in several seats, reshaping incumbents’ choices.
- Democratic leadership historically had mixed reactions to Green’s impeachment push within the party.
- The new map could lead to GOP gains in up to five additional House seats in Texas.
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