Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
World

Minorities Stand To Lose In Trump's Texas Vote Map Redo

Voters look at a map to understand the new redistricting maps approved by Texas lawmakers for the 2026 midterm elections (Credit: AFP)

President Donald Trump's drive to retain control of the US Congress by rewriting the Texas electoral map is playing out in part in a largely Latino, low-income patch of Houston that smells of chemical plants and oil refineries.

It's called Manchester Park and, for decades, it has been part of District 29, which was firmly held by a Democratic lawmaker.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.