By Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Missouri-4
When the Texas GOP tried to ram through another gerrymandered redistricting map—backed by Donald Trump himself—Democratic lawmakers did something bold: they walked out.
That’s right. They left the state to block a vote and protect the very heart of our democracy—your right to a fair vote. This wasn’t some political stunt. It was a last resort to stop a blatantly rigged map designed to give MAGA Republicans an unfair advantage in future elections.
Texans, you should be proud. Your Democratic lawmakers stood up and said: “Not on our watch.” While MAGA Republicans try to redraw the lines to silence your voice, these Democrats are fighting for you.
This isn’t just about Texas. This is about every state where MAGA extremists are using gerrymandering to claw their way back into power. If they can’t win fair, they’ll cheat. And if you think they won’t come for your district next, you haven’t been paying attention.
Redistricting should be fair. Voters should pick their politicians—not the other way around. This Trump-backed power grab would reshape the House map to favor Republicans by surgically packing Democratic voters into as few districts as possible. That means fewer choices, less representation, and more power for an unpopular movement that can’t win on its own merits.
This is what election interference looks like. Not with voting machines or foreign actors—but with a pen and a district map. It’s legal manipulation designed to rig the game before it even starts.
We should all be angry. No matter your party. Because if they can silence one voice, they can silence yours too.
When I’m elected as your congressman, I’ll fight to end partisan gerrymandering once and for all. I’ll back national standards that protect every American’s right to a fair vote—whether you live in Texas, Missouri, or anywhere else in this country.
Stand with the lawmakers who are standing for you. The Texas Democrats are the real patriots here—not the ones kissing Trump’s ring while carving up democracy behind closed doors.
Sources:
Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump – MSN
Texas Democrats leave the state to block redistricting vote – AP News
Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump’s goals – AP News
‘Five-alarm fire for democracy’: New Texas map begins US gerrymandering fight – MySanAntonio