On Tuesday, a federal three-judge panel ruled against the use of a new Texas congressional map for the 2026 midterm election.

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a redrawn U.S. House map that touched off a nationwide redistricting battle and is a major piece of President Donald Trump ’s efforts to preserve a slim Republican majority ahead of the 2026 elections.

The longtime Austin Democrat had previously said he would not seek reelection if the state's newly drawn congressional map, which favors Republicans, went into effect.

Voters head to the polls on Nov. 4 in a special election for U.S. House District 18, a Houston City Council race, 17 Texas amendments, and more.

Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.

Missed the 2025 Election Night results from Texas' special elections? Here's a look at what passed and who won.

One judge wrote in the ruling that politics played a role in drawing the new map, which was passed by the Republican-controlled legislature. The judge also found that substantial evidence shows Texas racially gerrymandered the map.