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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Gabby Birenbaum

Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin speaks during a press conference with Texas Democratic leaders  at the Texas Capitol on July 31, 2025.   Democrats are fighting mid-decade Republican  redistricting efforts influenced by President Donald Trump.  Left to right are U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett of Austin, Greg Casar of Austin, Lizzie Fletcher of Houston, Al Green of Houston and Sylvia Garcia of Houston.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin speaks during a news conference with Texas Democratic leaders at the Texas Capitol on July 31, 2025. Democrats were fighting Republicans' mid-decade redistricting efforts pushed by President Donald Trump. (Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune)

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, the dean of Texas’ congressional delegation, announced Thursday he would not run for reelection to his Austin-based seat if a new Republican-drawn map is in effect for the 2026 midterms.

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