Texas Republicans redrew the U.S. House map in 2025 to flip five Democratic-held districts, intending to gain seats. In the 2026 midterm elections, GOP candidates lost four of five targeted seats and two of their own, leaving Republicans with 24 House seats instead of the expected 30.
Where
Statewide
When
November 2026 midterm elections
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Henry CuellarDemocratic U.S. Representative from Laredo
Vicente GonzalezDemocratic U.S. Representative from McAllen
Bobby PulidoTejano musician, won U.S. House race against Monica De La Cruz
Monica De La CruzTwo-term Republican U.S. Representative from Edinburg
Katy Padilla StoutSan Antonio attorney and former teacher, won 23rd Congressional District
Brandon HerreraYouTuber and gun-rights activist, lost 23rd Congressional District race
Tony GonzalesFormer Republican U.S. Representative who resigned in April 2026
Johnny GarciaBexar County sheriff's deputy, won 35th Congressional District
Carlos De La CruzRepublican candidate, lost 35th Congressional District race
Leticia GutierrezDemocrat, won Houston House race
Alex MealerArmy veteran and former investment banker, lost Houston House race
President Donald TrumpPushed Texas Republicans to redraw congressional map
The facts
Texas Republicans redrew congressional map in 2025, converting five Democratic-held districts into Trump-favorable districts.12Stated by 2 sources
GOP candidates lost four of five targeted seats and two of their own seats.12Stated by 2 sources
Republicans will have 24 U.S. House seats in January, down from start of current Congress.12Stated by 2 sources
Republicans had hoped for 30-8 split but will end up with 24-14 split with Democrats.12Stated by 2 sources
Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez won reelection in South Texas despite redraw.12Stated by 2 sources
Bobby Pulido defeated two-term Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Rio Grande Valley district.12Stated by 2 sources
Johnny Garcia defeated Carlos De La Cruz in 35th Congressional District in San Antonio area.12Stated by 2 sources
Leticia Gutierrez won Houston House race against Alex Mealer despite being vastly outspent.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Texas Republicans Hoped for 30-8 House delegation split in the state.12
Where the sources disagree
Actual House delegation split Republicans wanted 30-8; will instead have 24-14 [1,2]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Texas Republicans redrew the U.S. House map to gain five seats. They could end up with a net loss.
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