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Texas Democrat Warns New Map Would Make Her 32nd District Unwinnable as Supreme Court Weighs Reinstatement

Rep. Julie Johnson says a newly drawn Texas map would swing her 32nd District by about 46 points, effectively eliminating its competitiveness. Justice Samuel Alito temporarily reinstated the contested map while the Supreme Court reviews Texas's emergency appeal and ordered opponents to respond by Monday. A federal panel previously blocked the map as a likely racial gerrymander; if restored, the map could create five Republican pickup opportunities ahead of the 2026 midterms.

03:11 PM, 11/24/2025Politics

Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) warned that her 32nd Congressional District would become effectively unwinnable if the Supreme Court allows a newly drawn Texas congressional map to stand. She said the proposed lines would shift the district by roughly 46 points and eliminate its competitiveness.

"If these new, very partisan, racially based, gerrymandered maps go forward, that makes the 32nd Congressional District — it swings it 46 points, it doesn't really make it a viable seat," Johnson said in an interview with Chris Stirewalt.

On Friday, Justice Samuel Alito issued a temporary order reinstating the contested Texas map while the Supreme Court considers the state's emergency appeal. His order permits state Republicans to use the map as the candidate filing period continues and directs opponents to submit a response by Monday.

Earlier, a three-judge federal panel had blocked the Republican-drawn map from being used before the 2026 midterms, finding it was likely a racial gerrymander. After that ruling, Governor Greg Abbott asked the Supreme Court to restore the GOP-favored map, which would create five potential Republican pickup opportunities.

Texas Republicans moved the new map through the legislature this summer amid pressure from national party leaders as they prepare for a difficult 2026 midterm cycle. Democrats are monitoring and pursuing map changes where possible to protect vulnerable seats and contest new lines.

Separately, California voters approved Proposition 50, which allows lawmakers to alter congressional boundaries before the midterms — underscoring that redistricting disputes are shaping the national landscape ahead of 2026.

Why it matters: The Supreme Court's decision on whether the reinstated map remains in effect could reshape several House races in Texas and affect the balance of competitive seats nationwide as parties position themselves for the 2026 elections.

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