A veteran Texas Democratic congressman said Thursday he’ll dodge a reelection bid if the state’s new partisan congressional map is enacted. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) says he will only run for reelection if the new Republican-drawn map is voted down.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said Thursday that if the courts approve the Republican congressional maps in Texas, he will not seek reelection in the redrawn 37th Congressional District. “If the courts give [President] Trump a victory in his scheme to maintain control of a compliant House,

The GOP-controlled chamber cleared for final approval by Friday evening a map to create five new U.S. House districts in Texas that favor Republicans. The plan has sparked a broader partisan battle over redistricting.