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In this bonus episode of Beyond The Campaign, Representative Vince Perez pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes battle over redistricting in Texas. He breaks down the discriminatory impact of proposed maps, the political and legal consequences of breaking quorum, and the personal sacrifices elected officials make to defend democracy. Perez explains why redistricting matters far beyond Texas, how it threatens voting rights for marginalized communities, and why states like California must also take action to protect fair representation.
What We're Talking About...
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Representative Perez
00:56 Understanding Quorum and Redistricting
06:27 The Impact of Redistricting on Communities
09:11 Breaking Quorum: A Bold Move
11:13 Personal Sacrifices of Elected Officials
14:48 The Future of the Quorum Break
18:26 California's Role in the Fight
20:01 The Disparity in Representation
24:04 The Urgency of the Situation
27:31 Conclusion and Call to Action
By Michelle GlogovacIn this bonus episode of Beyond The Campaign, Representative Vince Perez pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes battle over redistricting in Texas. He breaks down the discriminatory impact of proposed maps, the political and legal consequences of breaking quorum, and the personal sacrifices elected officials make to defend democracy. Perez explains why redistricting matters far beyond Texas, how it threatens voting rights for marginalized communities, and why states like California must also take action to protect fair representation.
What We're Talking About...
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Representative Perez
00:56 Understanding Quorum and Redistricting
06:27 The Impact of Redistricting on Communities
09:11 Breaking Quorum: A Bold Move
11:13 Personal Sacrifices of Elected Officials
14:48 The Future of the Quorum Break
18:26 California's Role in the Fight
20:01 The Disparity in Representation
24:04 The Urgency of the Situation
27:31 Conclusion and Call to Action