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'Closer to zero than five': GOP redraw appears set to fall short of goal

President Donald Trump said Texas Republicans could gain five U.S. House seats through redistricting. With less than a week until Election Day, analysts now say the likely gain is one or two.

29 October 2026Live

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KXAN Austin. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/closer-to-zero-than-five-gop-redraw-appears-set-to-fall-short-of-goal/

President Donald Trump said Texas Republicans could gain five U.S. House seats through redistricting. With less than a week until Election Day, analysts now say the likely gain is one or two.

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