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‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ Protests Mobilize 200 Rallies to Oppose Mid-Decade GOP Map Push

Backed by the DNC, today’s nonviolent rallies respond to a Trump-backed Texas district redraw that could add five GOP seats before 2026.

Lawmakers gather on the House floor on the day of a special session of the Texas House after Democratic lawmakers left the state to deny Republicans the opportunity to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, in Austin, Texas, August 15, 2025.
AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 04: People protest against the recently introduced redistricting legislation during an emergency march and picket rally outside of the Governor's Mansion on August 04, 2025 in Austin, Texas. A crowd gathered to protest the ongoing redistricting proposal, which has garnered nationwide attention, during a special session in the Texas legislature. Texas Democratic lawmakers have fled the state in an attempt to protest and deny the proposed plan. Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to remove lawmakers who do not return by today. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
People march during a "No Kings" movement protest on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Overview

  • Over 200 gatherings are scheduled in 34 states, anchored by a flagship rally at the Texas Capitol in Austin where over 1,000 people have RSVPed.
  • Organizers such as Indivisible, MoveOn and Planned Parenthood have coordinated grassroots teach-ins, banner drops and other nonviolent actions.
  • President Trump urged Texas Republicans to adopt a mid-decade map projected to net the GOP five additional House seats in the 2026 midterms.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a conditional plan to redraw his state’s districts if red states advance partisan map changes.
  • Republican leaders in Missouri, Florida and Ohio have floated similar redraws, prompting Democrats to deploy quorum-denial walkouts to stall GOP efforts.