When Texas legislative districts are drawn to maximize Republican or Democrat advantage, the political parties tend to maximize their political power.
How Texas Became 'ground Zero' For Gerrymandering, Voter Suppression
Corpus Christi, El Paso Times
Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:12am
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Topics: Texas El Paso County El Paso
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