http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/texas-senate-redistricting-before-after/State Sen. Kel Seliger on May 11 proposed revised political maps as part of decennial redistricting. The new boundaries, which could change during the legislative process, would alter several senators' districts politically, at least according to results of the 2008 presidential race. These interactive maps show a before-and-after view using data compiled by the Texas Legislative Council. Use the slider over each image to see the changes and how they would have been affected in the 2008 race, with darker shades representing more support for President Barack Obama (Democratic blue) or U.S. Sen. John McCain (Republican red). See a related story or see background information on our redistricting topic page. Or view interactive maps of the before and after versions.
STATEWIDE: As was evident in statewide before-and-after views of proposed Texas House maps, Texas is still largely Republican red — no matter how the map is crafted. The proposed state Senate version, however, makes subtle changes to some districts, and it also shores up some GOP districts in which McCain's margin of victory in 2008 was five percentage points or less. Here's Seliger's take on the map: "This was not without challenges. I realize that fairness is subjective… everyone has an interest. Some of them are collective and some of them are individual." He added: "Not every member is happy. Redistricting is about the voters, and not every voter will be happy, either. But every voter will be represented."
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