Texas Republicans released a proposed new congressional map after President Donald Trump called on state lawmakers to deliver as many as five new GOP seats through redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The mid-decade gerrymander aims to blunt any gains Democrats may see in the 2026 midterms ― and is likely to spark an arms race.

Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts, bolstering their chances of maintaining control as they brace for a challenging midterm election.