Despite attempts by Texas’ Democratic lawmakers to stall the redistricting plan pushed by state Republicans, the Texan legislature passed a bill that could result in up to five seats changing from blue to red. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would sign it into law “swiftly.”

The two most populous states are in a political battle poised to have a major impact on the balance of power in Washington DC.

California begins its plan to add more Democrats to Congress. The California legislature will consider three bills that will allow a special election.