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Texas Democrats are criticizing the state's new congressional map, alleging Republican gerrymandering to secure a House majority. The map significantly alters Austin-area districts, shrinking Democratic representation and dispersing voters into more Republican-leaning areas. This impacts residents like Manny Rizo, whose niece was killed in Uvalde, and Gretchen Pruett, who worries about diminished Democratic voices and increased anti-immigrant sentiment under the Trump administration. Both vow to fight the changes and boost voter participation, despite the challenges posed by the new map and apparent voter apathy.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.