Rep. Rader Stands with Texas Lawmakers at Press Conference Against Rigged Congressional Maps

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) Wednesday stood in solidarity with Democratic members of the Texas State Senate and dozens of lawmakers from other states in Boston, MA denouncing the undemocratic attempt by Texas Republicans to unfairly redraw the state's congressional maps to favor Republicans candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Rep. Rader is in Boston attending the annual National Conference of State Legislatures. 

“We proudly stand with the Texas Democratic legislators who are under attack, facing criminal charges and possible expulsion, for doing what true public servants are supposed to do: defend democracy,” said Rep. Rader. 

President Donald Trump demanded Texas redraw its congressional map in hopes of adding five more GOP seats in Texas in the midterm elections to increase Republicans’ chances of holding its slim majority in the U.S. House. Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas' 38 seats. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: A picture of Ohio House Democrats attending Wednesday’s news conference in Boston is attached to this release.