Redistricting news. The Texas House advanced the GOP’s redistricting proposal on Wednesday night after Democrats returned to the state to restore quorum.
The Texas Senate will need to pass the House version before it heads to GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. But this is moving at a brisk pace.
Recruitment watch. Immigration attorney Lisa Ramirez launched a run against Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.) in Orange County. This district could become significantly tougher for Democrats if California Democrats jam through the proposed new congressional map for the midterms.
Iowa. There’s lots happening in the Iowa Senate Democratic primary! On Wednesday, the Teamsters Local 90 union endorsed state Sen. Zach Wahls’ campaign. Earlier in the week, state Rep. J.D. Scholten ended his bid and endorsed fellow state Rep. Josh Turek.
Des Moines School Board Chair Jackie Norris is also running for the Democratic nomination.
