Hakeem Jeffries says Republicans ‘done eff’d up’ with Texas redistricting

February 2, 2026, 10:03 PM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries predicts Republicans will struggle to flip five congressional seats in Texas due to redistricting overreach.

## Jeffries Criticizes GOP in Texas
During a news conference, Jeffries criticized the GOP for their redistricting strategy in Texas, arguing they will fall short of their goals.

## Democrats’ Response
Jeffries highlighted the success of Democrats in California following a ballot measure that reshaped redistricting rules, confident that Texas will not see similar results for Republicans.

## Democratic Wins in Texas
Democrats celebrated victories in Texas, including Taylor Rehmet’s capture of a state senate seat in a district long held by Republicans.

## National Implications
The Texas redistricting battle is part of a larger national fight for control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections, with similar struggles occurring in other states.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Republican Party of Texas for comment.

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