Rep. Mike Lawler, a House GOP lawmaker who narrowly lost his district to President Donald Trump in 2024, has accused Democratic leaders of hypocrisy in their criticism of redistricting efforts across the U.S. Lawler, one of three Republicans who won districts that Trump lost, expressed frustration over what he sees as a growing partisan battle over map-drawing processes. ‘New York did mid-decade redistricting last year,’ Lawler told Fox News Digital, adding that Democrats like Gov. Kathy Hochul, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ‘are full of s—‘ for criticizing Texas and other red states when they had previously redrawn maps in New York. Lawler emphasized that while Texas can legally redraw its maps, New York’s process is more constrained due to its independent redistricting commission, which approved new maps in early 2024. This move, which he argues was driven by Democrats’ desire to gain seats, contrasts with the legal framework in Texas, where redrawing maps is permissible. Lawler warned that the increasing partisanship in congressional districts could reduce competition, leading to a lack of appeal to broader voter bases. He called for legislative reforms, including a ban on partisan gerrymandering and term limits for members of Congress, as part of a broader effort to address systemic issues in the legislature. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) responded by highlighting Trump’s past demands for Texas Republicans to redraw maps to secure seats, suggesting Lawler’s criticism is hypocritical. Meanwhile, Texas is poised to adopt new maps that could give Republicans an edge in the 2026 midterms, with other states like California and New York potentially following suit.