Gov. Abbott Might Remove the 40 Fleeing Democrats from Office
ByM Dowling
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August 4, 2025
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Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office Monday if they don’t return.
Dozens of them left the state in a last-resort attempt to block redrawn U.S. House maps that President Trump wants before the 2026 midterm elections.

Gov. Abbott Might Remove the 40 Fleeing Democrats from Office
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office Monday if they don’t return. Dozens of them left the state in a last-resort attempt to block redrawn U.S. House maps that President Trump wants before the 2026 midterm elections. Protect Your...
