What Does Redistricting Look Like for Denton County?
Republicans are working hard to deny you representation.
This is a red alert!
Mid-decade redistricting, while technically legal, is a power grab by Republicans to give Trump a larger majority in the House of Representatives and erase the Democratic gains made in our urban and suburban districts. Major changes to the already-gerrymandered map stretch rural districts in snaking lines that converge on our major cities. This blatant attack on our representation will have rippling ramifications for decades.
The newly-proposed Congressional Redistricting Map
It’s Worse Than They Said It Would Be.
After Trump’s command to find him more seats, Republicans claimed the map they formerly called “race blind” had “coalition seats” that were heavily drawn on racial lines. These districts were identified as TX33, held by Marc Veasey in Tarrant and Dallas Counties; Houston area districts include TX29, held by Sylvia Garcia; Al Green’s TX09, and the currently vacant TX18, previously held by the late Sylvester Turner.
It’s exactly what it sounds like. Donald Trump and his administration of unqualified thugs want fewer Black and Brown people representing Texas.
What Does This Look Like for Denton County?
Image on the left depicts current congressional district lines. Image on the right depicts the proposed changes.
While Trump sycophant, Brandon Gill would have a smaller share of Denton County, disgraced former-admiral and Trump’s personal physician Ronny Jackson’s Amarillo office would suck in the Lake Cities and a larger portion of north Denton County. Pat Fallon, whose Fourth District currently covers parts of Little Elm would see his far-reaching borders condensed to more concentrated populations in Denton and Collin County. If you enjoyed Democratic representation from Julie Johnson in TX32 in the southwestern corner of the county, her district shifts off the Denton County map.
What the hell is up with TX32 and TX26?!
Johnson, who won a highly contested primary outright in 2024 would see her district stretch from Dallas County all of the way into the deepest portions of East Texas.
Greater northeast Texas where Congressional Districts 26 and 32 notably spread to far-flung counties
Prior to the 2021 redistricting, TX26 covered almost all of Denton County, with a small portion of Tarrant County. The current map excludes the City of Denton and the northwest portion of the county, but the proposed map dips from southern Denton County, into Dallas County, but explodes to the west into rural Wise, Jack, Palo Pinto and more rural counties. For a comparison, take a look at the current map.
What do We Do Now?
Attend a redistricting hearing! The closest statewide hearing is in Arlington on July 26. If you’re able, sign up to attend now!
Call Your Reps!
If you live in Denton County, your congressional district is facing massive changes. Contact your current representative and challenge them to answer how these sweeping changes will serve constituents!
Pat Fallon (no Denton office)
Washington DC # - Phone: (202) 225-6673
District Office - (903) 820-5170
Ronny Jackson
Washington DC - (202)225-3706
District Office - (940) 334-2030
Brandon Gill
Washington DC- (202)225-7772
District Office - (972) 966-5454
Julie Johnson
Washington DC - (202)225-2231
District Office - (972) 972-7949
Look to Statewide Democrats for Action!
It’s a risky move, but Texas Democrats have broken quorum in the past. Last time, death threats were levied and that will undoubtedly happen again, but denying quorum could be the radical move to tell the legislature NO on redistricting.
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This is an uphill battle, but we’re fighting together!
