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Texas Republicans' House map redraw results in net loss of seats

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

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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.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • GOP candidates lost four of five targeted seats and two of their own seats.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Republicans will have 24 U.S. House seats in January, down from start of current Congress.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Republicans had hoped for 30-8 split but will end up with 24-14 split with Democrats.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez won reelection in South Texas despite redraw.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Bobby Pulido defeated two-term Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Rio Grande Valley district.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Johnny Garcia defeated Carlos De La Cruz in 35th Congressional District in San Antonio area.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Leticia Gutierrez won Houston House race against Alex Mealer despite being vastly outspent.1 2 Stated 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.1 2

Where the sources disagree

  • Actual House delegation split Republicans wanted 30-8; will instead have 24-14 [1,2]

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Sources

Outlets: 2 left-leaning, 2 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Texas Republicans redrew the U.S. House map to gain five seats. They could end up with a net loss. The Texas Tribune Lean Left, November 3, 2026
  2. Texas Republicans redrew the U.S. House map to gain five seats. They could end up with a net loss. KSAT Not rated, November 4, 2026
  3. Texas Republicans redrew the U.S. House map to gain five seats. They could end up with a net loss. WFAA Not rated, November 4, 2026
  4. Republicans redrew maps for 15 House seats. They came up short. The Washington Post Lean Left, November 5, 2026

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