| Everyone who gerrymanders knows about the infamous GOP cracking of Austin during the GOP gerrymander of Texas. If the Democrats magically got control of the state House, state Senate and Governorship they would be out for blood over the GOP mid-decade gerrymander
Time for the GOP's turn to cry over a gerrymander of Austin!
CD-10
Obama 59%
McCain 40%
White 55% Black 6% Hispanic 35%
Since Doggett's District has grown by over 120,000 people in the past 10 years it has been easy to make it more compact by removing several of the conservative counties, some of Austin was also removed to make room for the other districts. Austin comprises the majority of the population, but San Marcos and Seguin are also in the district. The PVI remains the same as Doggett's old district. If he can win with an 8 point margin in one of the worst years for Democrats in decades this new district should be no problem.
Safe Democrat
CD-33
Obama 60%
McCain 39%
White 65% Black 8% Hispanic 20%
Clearly most of Austin is in this new district. It is 2 points more Democratic than Doggett's district and includes Round Rock and Georgetown in addition to the majority of Austin. Again the massive population growth in Austin made this district possible. Not much else to say on this one.
Safe Democrat
CD-31
Obama 56%
McCain 43%
White 52% Black 21% Hispanic 21%
As if two safe Democratic districts weren't bad enough a third district including parts of Austin, Waco, Killeen/Temple and College Station/Bryan. This is the crown jewel of this gerrymander. This district is beautifully drawn for one reason, to get the GOP angry. I couldn't quite make this district Democratic enough to be a safe Democratic Seat, but it is definitely winnable, toss-up at worst and lean D at best.
Lean D/Toss-Up |
