Loading…Leaders of the two most populous states, Democrats in California and Republicans in Texas, are trying to redraw the voting lines for the midterm congressional elections next year. Opponents of the practice say it’s like politicians choosing their voters, instead of letting voters choose their politicians. In Texas, Republicans say the proposed maps create Latino majorities in some districts, which they present as an opportunity for Latino voters to have a say. Unlike some states, Texas law does not ban partisan gerrymandering. “The courts have consistently held that redistricting for purposes of political performance by either party is acceptable,” Republican Texas state Rep. Tom Oliverson told NPR’s All Things Considered.