Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces a major political challenge as Republicans push a redistricting plan that could eliminate her Dallas-based district and redraw her out of the seat entirely. The sweeping mid-decade proposal would dismantle five Democratic-held districts across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas—potentially shifting the balance of power in the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Crockett, a first-term Democrat known for her outspoken style, called the plan a “hot mess” and accused Republicans of racial targeting. Her 30th Congressional District would be redrawn so that she no longer resides within its new boundaries—complicating any re-election bid. “They are supposed to take that into consideration,” she said, signaling potential legal challenges.
She also criticized the proposal as a “power grab to silence voters,” noting that multiple Black Democrats would be affected, including veteran Rep. Al Green. On social media, Crockett accused Republicans of trying to “cheat” to maintain power, writing, “If your big idea is ‘cheat harder,’ maybe it’s time to rethink your politics.”
