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Gina Hinojosa: “When that happens two years later with the census, they'll eliminate another four to five seats from Congress.”

Featuring: Gina Hinojosa, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 49

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But that's because the payout is so large. We know they're going to try to redistrict next year in Texas. They'll eliminate five seats from Congress from five Democrats from Congress out of Texas. When that happens two years later with the census, they'll eliminate another four to five seats from Congress. because we're gaining more seats than other states through the census. Do you think national Democrats should be spending more on your race? There's no question. (09:37–09:44)

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Asserts that further redistricting will eliminate an additional four to five congressional seats.

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