Actually, a governor can't just decide to suspend the existence of one of its congressional districts. The federal Constitution requires that apportionment of congressional districts to states be done by the federal government's census. The governor can't reduce his state's delegation.
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Deny, delay, defend. Where have we heard that phrase before?
He can't cancel the next regular election, but he can fail to call for a special election.
"By law, the governor is the one with the authority to call for an election."
https://www.votebeat.org/texas/2025/04/03/greg-abbott-hasnt-called-houston-special-election-congressional-district-18/
I was thinking about the whole ugly mess 😭😭
Disgusting that GOP's have adopted arrogance & corruption w/such dedication 🤬🤬
NC Supreme Court Race
Texas election 2-step
common threads?
So instead they hold no elections and count no votes. To avoid long voting lines. Wouldn't want anyone disenfranchised....
https://bsky.app/profile/jonmladd.bsky.social/post/3llzymmflwk2b