Texas Democrats Collaborate with Illinois Governor to Block Redistricting Efforts

Democratic legislators from Texas hold a press conference alongside Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The event took place in Carol Stream, Illinois, on August 3, 2025, where Texas State Representative Gene Wu, along with colleagues, addressed the media after crossing state lines to prevent Republicans from achieving the quorum necessary to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts. This strategic move aimed to block the redistricting process by denying the required legislative quorum.