Reposted by KL Marsh
NEW: Galveston County doubled down on what pro-voting plaintiffs warned is a dangerous test, insisting it can change its voting maps before the midterms.
The county argued it has the power to redraw district lines when and how it sees fit, even admitting that the maneuver had partisan intent.
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Texas county defends plan to swap voting maps between primary and November election
A win for the county could embolden other Texas jurisdictions to tweak election maps after seeing primary results in order to boost partisan advantages in the general election.