Democrats in New York, California and Illinois are threatening to redraw their own maps in retaliation to Republican redistricting efforts in Texas.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin will give remarks to reporters Tuesday morning, as the redistricting fight in Texas shines light on Democrats’ efforts to expand the Voting Rights Act (VRA).

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker listens as Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu speaks to reporters on Sunday. Photo: Scott Olson/