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Texas appeals ruling that blocked the use of a Trump-backed voting map

By Andrew Schneider,

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Published November 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM CST

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appealed a ruling that blocked the state from using a voting map designed to give Republicans an advantage in next year's midterm elections.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.