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FBaggins

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4. True - and that would start to be an issue in TX if they actually try for five seats

Reply to cadoman (Reply #3)

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 09:44 AM

Jul 22

It might be passingly possible in 2032 if the state picks up as many seats as some anticipate... but it would be awfully risky now (particularly if 2026 sees the anticipated blue shift)

The remaining blue seats (with the exception of the two along the border) are very blue. Some safe republicans would have to be willing to run competitive races.

I think they can pick up two without much risk... but five?

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